what ford intended? what kind of cars do we have?

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what ford intended? what kind of cars do we have?

Reply #30 – May 08, 2013, 10:26:56 PM

I have scanned many cars in my life and fords are the worst. Gm in the early days were light years ahead of FORD. As for the IROC Gm designed it as they did because the 5 speeder could not handle the 5.7 power as i can recall. So they most likely limited it to the 5.0. Not really 100% on that but it makes sense. The data stream readings as i recall was on limited ford models as i remember once again not 100% on that it has been a long time. But i will take your word on that. Either way this is basically Ford V Chevy argument that will go on till the end of time. Not a bad thing just keeps the blood flowing.

I stand corrected as i think CA models were scanable but i have no recollection of a 49 being able to retrive live data. I do remember several OBD 1 1/2 Fords with 2 ALDL plugs and if memory serves me one was a dummy. Been a long time. I have a FORD dealer scanner somewhere in the shop and i cant for the life of me find it. I found the break out box but not the scanner. By the way i was not the one that said the TC did not handle that was a quote from B. The TC was light years away from any car in that time frame. All one has to do is look at the options and features. For the time they were assume. With that my GTA does have rear discs,

what ford intended? what kind of cars do we have?

Reply #31 – May 08, 2013, 10:44:50 PM

well, i can tell you for a FACT i was able to read live data on a 91 mustang with maf. 4 cyl 8 plug motor. non cali emissions.

what ford intended? what kind of cars do we have?

Reply #32 – May 08, 2013, 11:02:18 PM

Like i said i take your word for that as for myself i have never tested one that i could. But that does not mean i am right. But you have to admit the early ECM fords were not bad to scan but you needed a break out box. That is why ford needed the break out box to measure and test the sensors. But with a GM car just plug it in and read the sensors. Since Day one GM had live data capability with a hand held scanner. Ford needed a break out box. But that was years ago and old history. Now the Midnighter has a stand alone and technoligh is light years ahead. Hay thanks for the info on live data. Thanks Tom

what ford intended? what kind of cars do we have?

Reply #33 – May 09, 2013, 12:17:40 AM

Calling the 88TC a world class car is a little silly....how does one fare next to a Ferrari, Porsche, Jag of the same vintage?

With that said, for a Fox chassis, they were ahead of their time, but they weren't the by-God best there ever was, even in 1988.

I won't even mention the Camaro, and the fine, brilliant people who yank the TPI system off and replace it with a holley carb and a 120 dollar intake so it will be half a tenth faster.

As always, everything has to be all about how GM is so god superior to everything else. We won't mention the plasticky dashes, the ignorant floorboard design and appearance, or the shiznitty faux-leather seat coverings that turn to sticky ripped after 5 years.

Oh, and Renzo, my buddy owns a Firehawk....what a POS. I stopped over there the other day...well, just the like the GM's I've dealt with recently....it wouldn't start! HAHA.

I think it's a '90, 91...I'll see if I can find a pic on his fb.

what ford intended? what kind of cars do we have?

Reply #34 – May 09, 2013, 01:40:31 AM

Just bought a 1983 Ford GTP press release kit and if you forget it's 2013 and read the release there is no doubt where they were heading with the 2.3. Not everything works out but they were interesting times.

I like to think of the cars we have a classics and unique. I know when you take them out, a lot of people remember them and it brings back a lot of memories.

what ford intended? what kind of cars do we have?

Reply #35 – May 09, 2013, 05:41:25 AM

Sorry 302 You posted a Fourth GEN.

That would be an LTI

Or depending on the year an LS

That car is beautiful and RARE. So it does not start!! I am sure you can fix it.
I would research the TC a little bit before making a statement that you made. Because the standard options on the car were light years ahead of cars built today. World class i think so as the car had options and designs that made other cars shameful. (in it's price range and design. Not a car like a Porsche or Ferrari totally different car and cost).

Comparing it to a Ferrari Jaguar Porsche is Silly as those cars were completely different

And including a JAG is silly. Reason being if it was not in the dealer BUSTED it most likely was in the guys garage and not RUNNING or BUSTED!!!

The 1987-1988 TC is an great car and the 1987 was the car of the year. Ford did a great job on the car and they are assume. Now below is just a joke but it most definitely makes a valid point. I love my TC (THE MIDNIGHTER)

By the way the NEW 302 is a great engine and makes TUNS OF HP. Ford did a great job on that engine and i will be the first to admit that. Below is just a joke please take it as such i found this on the web. Thanks