Consensus on Expolorer MAF w/mustang computer

[briancave]

Is there a final word on whether the Explorer MAF will work properly with a mustang computer for a 5.0 explorer swap. I've been researching a ton of posts and it seems like some people say it works fine and other really knowledgeable members say no way. I've got a '98 motor and trying to decide whether I need to scrounge for a mustang MAF and what plugs to try to get for the harness. Thanks

 

[Bronco_69]

the maf should match the computer and injectors. the sensors should all match the year of the harness.

 

[Lebe]

I have a '97 Explorer 5.0 and 4R70W. Changed it over to distributor with '92 Mustang computer with no problems at all. Except had the junk yard dizzy fail and had to rebuild it recently.

 

[Bronco_69]

can i get some details on that power steering fluid tank?

 

[Lebe]

can i get some details on that power steering fluid tank?

It's fabbed. The second fabbed one, in fact. Are you doing Hboost?

 

[Bronco_69]

In the near future. I have the parts on my shelf

 

[Viperwolf1]

Is there a final word on whether the Explorer MAF will work properly with a mustang computer for a 5.0 explorer swap. I've been researching a ton of posts and it seems like some people say it works fine and other really knowledgeable members say no way. I've got a '98 motor and trying to decide whether I need to scrounge for a mustang MAF and what plugs to try to get for the harness. Thanks

It will run but not nearly as well as it could.

 

[briancave]

Thanks for the replies. Lebe, That's a good under hood shot. Can you explain all the plumbing on top of the fender. There is a lot going on there. Is that a big coil of fuel line coming off the firewall fuel filter?

 

[EFI Guy]

Just doing a quick compare of the 98 Explorer MAF values vs the Fox Mustang values... It would seem to me that the Explorer maf would make the Mustang EFI run lean, especially down low.

 

[Lebe]

Thanks for the replies. Lebe, That's a good under hood shot. Can you explain all the plumbing on top of the fender. There is a lot going on there. Is that a big coil of fuel line coming off the firewall fuel filter?

Sorry, been off for a while. That plumbing is the fuel accumulator. I put it in so I don't run out of fuel (with plenty in the tank) on waterfalls or steep inclines like Potato Salad Hill in Moab. But was having what I thought was vapor lock problems so disconnected it to isolate the problem. I think it actually was the distributor needing a rebuild so will reconnect everything soon.