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clay Moderator

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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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That's something I hadn't really thought about with aftermarket EFI. I agree with you - it looks like after it learns you should be able to set a default tune to use as limp home mode. Even if you had to manually select to run in that mode with a pendant or other method. Clay _________________ I have done so much with so little for so long, I can now do anything with nothing. |
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Paul P Member

Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Posts: 2408 Location: Townsend, Mass. 81731.10 points
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah he went on for a couple more back and forth emails. Basically he says it is not a sophisticated as the OEM computers and can't remember it's name I mean anything it is doing.
Paul _________________ 2001 Focus 2.0 Zetec
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Paul P Member

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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:55 am Post subject: |
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I put some of this on the yellow site to stir things up. but the support guy just said you would need to change the sensor on the road. Please.. _________________ 2001 Focus 2.0 Zetec
stock cams, bolt-ons and tune
15.63@87 MPH 1/4mi
1971 - Chevelle 408 SBC N/A
6.86@102.5 MPH 1/8mi
10.78@122 MPH 1/4mi
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af2 Member

Joined: 01 Sep 2003 Posts: 5558 Location: grassvalley, ca 71227.76 points
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Paul P wrote: | I put some of this on the yellow site to stir things up. but the support guy just said you would need to change the sensor on the road. Please.. |
So you want an argument with no support?
Good luck. There has to be a way to do what you want.. |
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Big Dave Moderator

Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 2651 Location: Tampa Florida 120135.12 points
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:39 am Post subject: |
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I have learned to depend upon those who are most familiar with what they are specialist in. Keith makes his bread and butter playing with EFI (actually I don't know exactly what he does as he seems to be involved in building hot rods professionally as well). If he says that the factory computer is superior in RAM,ROM, data bus access, clocks and software then I would be encouraged to believe him. The factory is ultimately building cars to be trouble free when put in the hands of complete idiots, that will attempt to cut corners, and only perform maintenance if forced into it under threat of immanent death.
Under these circumstances I can see the factory computer being superior to the aftermarket computer. The only thing I will acknowledge that the aftermarket computer will be better prepared to deal with is in being accommodating to accept aftermarket parts.
Personally except for turbocharged or blown applications you can not beat a carburetor in terms of performance, and bang for the buck.
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Paul P Member

Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Posts: 2408 Location: Townsend, Mass. 81731.10 points
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Adam,
I fed him to the wolves. Now it is up to them.
I don't need this guy and quite frankly would not buy from them based on his incompetent responses. He later said it would run just rich. Not what he said at first so flip flop....
Done. _________________ 2001 Focus 2.0 Zetec
stock cams, bolt-ons and tune
15.63@87 MPH 1/4mi
1971 - Chevelle 408 SBC N/A
6.86@102.5 MPH 1/8mi
10.78@122 MPH 1/4mi
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af2 Member

Joined: 01 Sep 2003 Posts: 5558 Location: grassvalley, ca 71227.76 points
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Paul P wrote: | Adam,
I fed him to the wolves. Now it is up to them.
I don't need this guy and quite frankly would not buy from them based on his incompetent responses. He later said it would run just rich. Not what he said at first so flip flop....
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Paul. good luck with that. LOL > the wolves go after the OP usually which sucks.
Up to them means they are being jack asses. Keep the pressure on and make them make it work.
If it doesn't I have a person that could help and is very good at fixing EFI prodlems. Hopefully through E-mails. |
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Paul P Member

Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Posts: 2408 Location: Townsend, Mass. 81731.10 points
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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If the OP is Original Poster. That is me then. I don't have anything to hide I have the entire email chain of ignorant responses.
I don't have a system. This was a precursor to even considering purchasing one. I guess I know a bit more about their support now at a minimum. _________________ 2001 Focus 2.0 Zetec
stock cams, bolt-ons and tune
15.63@87 MPH 1/4mi
1971 - Chevelle 408 SBC N/A
6.86@102.5 MPH 1/8mi
10.78@122 MPH 1/4mi
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10sec.et Member

Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 3477 Location: Houston,Texas 346819.60 points
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 12:38 am Post subject: |
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Paul, if youre going with the EZ-EFI, i like the MSD Atomic EFI much better. just a thought.
btw, im with Dave on the carb  _________________
af2 wrote: | It seems we can look at our magical Balls and come up with a fix?
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Paul P Member

Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Posts: 2408 Location: Townsend, Mass. 81731.10 points
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks! I am still not changing it out just yet. _________________ 2001 Focus 2.0 Zetec
stock cams, bolt-ons and tune
15.63@87 MPH 1/4mi
1971 - Chevelle 408 SBC N/A
6.86@102.5 MPH 1/8mi
10.78@122 MPH 1/4mi
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