How to do a MAF conv. on Low budget
I recently did a MAF conversion on my 93 Lightning but this time I did not want to spent 1,200(+,-) buying a MAF converssion kit and Baumanator controler like I did for another Gen I Lightning 393 stroker I sold about 2 years ago:cr:
This time I did a lot of reserch and come up with something on mind so I will try to shorlty explain because I'm not too good traying to explain things.:scared1:
If you have a MAF mustang harness some connectors items this can be used as a donors like MAF, Injectors, and O2's connectors if not you can buy them used or new, I had and old speed density harness on my storage so I took the Fuel injectors connectors only.
Items used :
1- 60 pin Harness extenders connectors from ebay $ 199 :scared1:
2- BIO0 MAF/E4OD ECU from ebay$ 200 :scared1:
3- MAF Pigtail $ 22.95 :tu
4- O2' extenders $ 30 :tu
5- 2 O2's "used" :tu
6- Fuel Inj. connectors "used" :tu
7- Wires, wires cover, Zip ties,but connectors & misc. around $50 :tu
8- MAF & housing "used" :tu:tu
These are the choices for E4OD ECU's:
1-HOGO (F4TF-12650-AA)
2-U4XO (F4PF-12A650-AA)
3-VEXI (F5TF-12A650-HB)
4- WAY1 (F5TF-12A650-JB)
5- BIO0 (F5TF-12A50-BYA)
6- AKCO (F8TF-12A650-NA) I think this ECU is calibrated already to use 30lbs FI & MAF.
Do your own research on which ECU you select, I picked up BIO0 and just worked fine with my E4OD. if you can't find one at the Yunk yard or E-bay, autozone sell the reman Cardone ECU but you need to gave them the long part #( try first the 12A650-?? or use the complete number I mean including the F5TF-?) do not use the short code (like BIO0, etc. catch code)
Around $650 spent on all copmponents not counting the used items I already got.
I have the Tweecer module on my current set up (BIO0 MAF ECU) and I used another one also on my previous set up on my 393 stroker (A9L ECU) and worked great
Below are pictures of items used, the great advantageyou can built this kit for around $ 600.00 if you find a MAF - E4od ECU used at e-bay or may be buy one reman at Autozone but it needs to be a MAF ECU California emission 94-95 Bronco or F150 with 5.8L and e4od transmission. I think they cost around $260 to $280 with core or more if core is not given but not sure.
I used the diagram of Haynes book but I found only 3 wires to control the E4OD are wrong on this book so the first time I tried transmission did not shift, I found the mistake because I check on fordfuelinjection.com where it shows the right pins, did the change on harness extender and transmission worked fine.
Now I have the MAF on my pick up and a tweecer and ready for future mods like cams, heads, blower and every thing that MAF offer for tune.:scared1: if you want go back to Speed density just remove harness and install stock ECU and reconnect untouch stock harness and the stock single Oxigen sensor.
I had to power the two 02's from key on 12 volts and for MAF & Fuel injectors from the 12 volts wire feeding the stock Fuel injectors because is the same source of suply to 12 v to ECU and is recomended that ECU and Fuel Injectors be attached to the same source of supply.:tu
Before do this I was looking for a FMS MAF for the GEN 1 with out luck, was too late when I saw just one and was gone like a breeze for $800(+) that is a good price even for a used one and I don't blame them, if you find one for sale is like find a treasure in our Lightning world.
If money is not a problem check these web sites: Ford Complete EFI Systems - Pro-M EFI Engine Management Systems and this other one IST Products this last site offers a complete kit without the duty to buy a transmission controler for the E4od , mustangs conversion you have to buy and wire the transmission controler if you have the E4od.
I recently did a MAF conversion on my 93 Lightning but this time I did not want to spent 1,200(+,-) buying a MAF converssion kit and Baumanator controler like I did for another Gen I Lightning 393 stroker I sold about 2 years ago:cr:
This time I did a lot of reserch and come up with something on mind so I will try to shorlty explain because I'm not too good traying to explain things.:scared1:
If you have a MAF mustang harness some connectors items this can be used as a donors like MAF, Injectors, and O2's connectors if not you can buy them used or new, I had and old speed density harness on my storage so I took the Fuel injectors connectors only.
Items used :
1- 60 pin Harness extenders connectors from ebay $ 199 :scared1:
2- BIO0 MAF/E4OD ECU from ebay$ 200 :scared1:
3- MAF Pigtail $ 22.95 :tu
4- O2' extenders $ 30 :tu
5- 2 O2's "used" :tu
6- Fuel Inj. connectors "used" :tu
7- Wires, wires cover, Zip ties,but connectors & misc. around $50 :tu
8- MAF & housing "used" :tu:tu
These are the choices for E4OD ECU's:
1-HOGO (F4TF-12650-AA)
2-U4XO (F4PF-12A650-AA)
3-VEXI (F5TF-12A650-HB)
4- WAY1 (F5TF-12A650-JB)
5- BIO0 (F5TF-12A50-BYA)
6- AKCO (F8TF-12A650-NA) I think this ECU is calibrated already to use 30lbs FI & MAF.
Do your own research on which ECU you select, I picked up BIO0 and just worked fine with my E4OD. if you can't find one at the Yunk yard or E-bay, autozone sell the reman Cardone ECU but you need to gave them the long part #( try first the 12A650-?? or use the complete number I mean including the F5TF-?) do not use the short code (like BIO0, etc. catch code)
Around $650 spent on all copmponents not counting the used items I already got.
I have the Tweecer module on my current set up (BIO0 MAF ECU) and I used another one also on my previous set up on my 393 stroker (A9L ECU) and worked great
Below are pictures of items used, the great advantageyou can built this kit for around $ 600.00 if you find a MAF - E4od ECU used at e-bay or may be buy one reman at Autozone but it needs to be a MAF ECU California emission 94-95 Bronco or F150 with 5.8L and e4od transmission. I think they cost around $260 to $280 with core or more if core is not given but not sure.
I used the diagram of Haynes book but I found only 3 wires to control the E4OD are wrong on this book so the first time I tried transmission did not shift, I found the mistake because I check on fordfuelinjection.com where it shows the right pins, did the change on harness extender and transmission worked fine.
Now I have the MAF on my pick up and a tweecer and ready for future mods like cams, heads, blower and every thing that MAF offer for tune.:scared1: if you want go back to Speed density just remove harness and install stock ECU and reconnect untouch stock harness and the stock single Oxigen sensor.
I had to power the two 02's from key on 12 volts and for MAF & Fuel injectors from the 12 volts wire feeding the stock Fuel injectors because is the same source of suply to 12 v to ECU and is recomended that ECU and Fuel Injectors be attached to the same source of supply.:tu
Before do this I was looking for a FMS MAF for the GEN 1 with out luck, was too late when I saw just one and was gone like a breeze for $800(+) that is a good price even for a used one and I don't blame them, if you find one for sale is like find a treasure in our Lightning world.
If money is not a problem check these web sites: Ford Complete EFI Systems - Pro-M EFI Engine Management Systems and this other one IST Products this last site offers a complete kit without the duty to buy a transmission controler for the E4od , mustangs conversion you have to buy and wire the transmission controler if you have the E4od.
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