Have a stock Engine Management Computer System.
Not much to play with, or, improve upon.
What if I were to scrap the stock computer? What are my options? Anyone had any experience doing such?
Thanks in advance...!

 

actually if you find someone that really knows what they are doin (only a few), they can do alot more than your told by mag. articals and small shops. but if you get rid of it i really like the Anderson Ford Motorsport pcm, but let them tune it. i was impressed with what work of theirs I've seen! www.andersonfordmotorsport.com

 

cobra 331 - thanks for your reply. You nailed what I was looking for! Does what I need plus (doubt I'll be running any power adders with 30lbs of boost - but who knows - everytime I think I'm getting close to what I need - I want more...).
It is advertised as a plug and play; but I think I chat with them and see if they can hook me up with someone who has a dyno and some familiarity with their system.
Again - thanks

 

the stock ECU is pretty sick powerful. You can run anything that's streetable and almost anything that isn't streetable off it. You just have to find someone that can properly tune it. There's no reason to scrap an engine computer as powerful and flexible as the OEM ford piece unless you're really at the edge of its capabilities.

/my $.02

 

i agree with r3dn3ck. the stock ecu is good but with a built motor it needs to be played with by someone good. my engine is well built "WELL" and i run the stock ecu but i had a friend reflash the ecu. the good thing bout the AFM ecu is it has more adjustability to it. you can change fuel, timing, and more curves at diff. rpm, something you cant do with a stocker, thats why i say let them tune it, its they're peice they know it well. or take it to a really good shop!

 

I asked the question, because I wanted some first hand knowledge - you two have given me some baselines to judge from and experience. I appreciate your inputs.
My current setup isn't near yours cobra331 - although the internals, not necessarily the fuel, is close to where I will be going this winter.
I am not an all out drag racer; I like street stuff, ripping up on and off ramps, and SCCA sponsored stuff.
Does sound like the stock unit would suffice, which would be nice from a dollar standpoint. I would like to put the bucks in handling...tubular K frame, and such (although trying to trim weight on a convertible is liking putting lipstick on a sow...., but such does typically enhance handling...).
As long as it isn't stumbling and stalling, and I can tweak timing, stock is probably where I need to be. Thanks guys!