Ford 4.9l I6 MS2 help needed
Forum rules
Read the manual to see if your question is answered there before posting. Many users will not reply if the answer is already available in the manual.
If your question is about troubleshooting, configuration, or tuning, you MUST include your processor type (MS-I or MS-II) and code version in your post. If your question is about PCB assembly or modifications, you must also include the main board version number (1.01, 2.2 or 3.0). For tuning/troubleshooting questions, please attached a datalog and your MSQ file to your post.
If you have questions about MS1/Extra or MS2/Extra code configuration or tuning, please post them at www.msextra.com Such questions posted here will be moved to: a temporary MSextra sub-forum, where they will be removed after 7 days
The full forum rules are here: Forum Rules, be sure to read them all regularly.
Read the manual to see if your question is answered there before posting. Many users will not reply if the answer is already available in the manual.
If your question is about troubleshooting, configuration, or tuning, you MUST include your processor type (MS-I or MS-II) and code version in your post. If your question is about PCB assembly or modifications, you must also include the main board version number (1.01, 2.2 or 3.0). For tuning/troubleshooting questions, please attached a datalog and your MSQ file to your post.
If you have questions about MS1/Extra or MS2/Extra code configuration or tuning, please post them at www.msextra.com Such questions posted here will be moved to: a temporary MSextra sub-forum, where they will be removed after 7 days
The full forum rules are here: Forum Rules, be sure to read them all regularly.
-
Ford300fan
- MegaSquirt Newbie
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:25 pm
Ford 4.9l I6 MS2 help needed
I recently purchased an MS2v3.57 ecu for my 1990 F150. I need a good starting point for my tune, was wondering if anyone else has a Megasquirted Ford 4.9l. The engine is bone stock, just in there till I get my 351w built...I have a Holley 650 cfm 4bbl tbi, with 65pph injectors, and clifford 4bbl intake that I will use on the 4.9l. The truck has a 4.11:1 rear end ratio and 31" tires with a C6 tranny. When I do the engine swap I will go with a little higher stall converter, the one I have sucks. Will be in the range of 2000-2500 stall. Basically I wanted to get the hang of tuning this thing, then when the time comes, just swap the engine, re-tune the ecu and not have to worry about a whole fuel system swap. The truck is currently MPFI, I personally prefer the look of the tbi setups, and they drive more like a well-tuned carbureted vehicle, which I like. I'm not sure which code to go with for the MS2 either, need a little input there too. I know that the tbi is probably overkill for this 4.9l, but it's about perfect size for the 351w. This truck is my daily driver, so I also need to know if these Megasquirt ecu's are reliable, don't want to find myself stranded in the cold this winter because it malfunctioned. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
-
Matt Cramer
- Super Squirter
- Posts: 2951
- Joined: Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:35 am
Re: Ford 4.9l I6 MS2 help needed
We haven't seen too many of these break - the only common failure point used to be VB921 ignition outputs, and that's gone away since we switched to the BIP373 transistor. If you are running standard B&G code (MS2/Extra has a separate support forum at MSExtra.com), see these links for how to set the ECU up for your engine.
http://www.megamanual.com/ms2/configure.htm
http://www.megamanual.com/ms2/tune.htm
http://www.megamanual.com/ms2/configure.htm
http://www.megamanual.com/ms2/tune.htm
