Engine management possible?

[94_XLT]

Ok so i found an older laptop and I wanted to set it up as an engine management PC for my 1994 XLT. Is it possible? What software would I use if possible? also how would i connect it? Thanks in advance. I would love to be able to put this PC to use and that seems like the perfect use for it.

 

[techieman33]

Something like mega squirt may work for you.

 

[IZwack]

THere are cheap (price wise) hardware (USB to OBD or serial to OBD) stuff out there there are simple and just plug in. But they arent really "management systems" - more for "monitoring". MegaSquirt is a possibility but its more of a replacement to the stock EFI controller and is much more involved. It can control ignition too but only via a signal to the stock EDIS unit.

 

[Ronin8002]

If you are interested in a complete engine management system that controls and monitors everything and comes with a handheld programmer so you don't need a laptop, I have a new one for sale. Pretty much plug and play with a little bit of wiring alterations (cut/splice 4 wires) and mechanical work (swap stock crank pulley for the one with the kit). See the link in my sig at the bottom of this post.