speed density setup, could this work? has anyone tried?

10-11-2001, 09:01 PM

I see that most aftermarket EFI systems are a speed density setup. Most of them utilize some sort of GM MAP sensor, usually a 1,2, or 3 bar setup depending on boost. Does anybody know/have tried adapting one of these MAP sensors to a 87-88 5.0 Speed density setup? Could this possibly work in a boosted situation if both the Ford and GM MAP sensor used the same ranges? I would like your opinions and thoughts would be greaty appreciated as Im currently buidling a 5.8 Twin turbo 78 Fairmont, and it needs to be EFI. THANKS

Unit 5302 · 10-12-2001, 01:10 AM

I'm pretty sure SD can be made to work with that combo, yes. You'll need a custom burned chip, and you'll lose some of the safety factors the MAF setup would provide. They do make a supercharger kit for SD.

PKRWUD · 10-13-2001, 02:20 AM

Hehehe, '78 Fairmont. Oh, the memories. Those are some of the lightest cars ever built. Make sure you get your pilots license first.

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10-11-2001, 09:01 PM	#1
mikos chris Guest Posts: n/a	speed density setup, could this work? has anyone tried? I see that most aftermarket EFI systems are a speed density setup. Most of them utilize some sort of GM MAP sensor, usually a 1,2, or 3 bar setup depending on boost. Does anybody know/have tried adapting one of these MAP sensors to a 87-88 5.0 Speed density setup? Could this possibly work in a boosted situation if both the Ford and GM MAP sensor used the same ranges? I would like your opinions and thoughts would be greaty appreciated as Im currently buidling a 5.8 Twin turbo 78 Fairmont, and it needs to be EFI. THANKS

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10-12-2001, 01:10 AM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I'm pretty sure SD can be made to work with that combo, yes. You'll need a custom burned chip, and you'll lose some of the safety factors the MAF setup would provide. They do make a supercharger kit for SD.

10-13-2001, 02:20 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Hehehe, '78 Fairmont. Oh, the memories. Those are some of the lightest cars ever built. Make sure you get your pilots license first. Take care, ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!