Soooo is the Ford "Quarterhore tuner" go to go for dummies?.. I'll need the simplest unit I can fine for a starter. I have 2 SC's, 1989 5 sp, some mods and a 1990 auto trans, stock . Too say my computer skills are limited is an understatement. I've tried to make sense of some postings on site but they are Greek to me... I am able to get termites out of the mound using a stick, so there may be hope???...I'd like to be able to at least control fan turn on temps, etc... What else will I need to have some control ?. Mike in Arizona
QuarterHorSe ... not Hore!
You'll also want Binary Editor and the strategy file for your ECU; there's a catch code that you can use to pick the strategy.
This is all explained in the Moates FAQs, so I'd peruse them.
Step 0 - Buy LaSota's book on tuning with the Quarterhorse. While you're at it, grab Greg Banish's books on ECU tuning for an overview that isn't quite Ford/QuarterHorse specific. Also, buy the QuarterHorse and Binary Editor; you may be able to get both from a tuner and help support them. Also, get a good wide band and ADD a bung on each side for the sensor (plug them when not actively tuning).
Step 1 - Copy current factory tune into the QuarterHorse.
Step 2- Research ALL the settings; datalog extensively.
Step 3 to 999,999 - Repeat Step 2.
Seriously. You have now been handed a sawed off shotgun with a hair trigger. Be very, Very, VERY careful about being positive about what you're doing. While repeating these steps, study up LaSota's book to see how well you're visualizing the changes that COULD be made.
Step 1,000,000 - Set the fan turn on LOWER to verify you've got a grip on it.
Step 1,000,001 - Proceed with caution if you're tuning all yourself. See previous note about sawed off shotgun.
(Why sawed off shotgun with a hair trigger? Go lean at WOT, and you can end up with multiple partial cylinder motors under the hood ... )