Best Engine Management System for the money?

Earle Holt · 07-13-2014, 10:59 AM

I need a computer and harness for a '89 Mustang stocker. What's the best one out there for the money? I noticed that F.A.S.T. has a "sportsman" computer that looks intriguing for around $1500?

I also need a harness that is fool-proof for me (wiring is not my strong point). I have a Moroso switch panel that I'm using that it would need to integrate to.

Thanks!
Earle

Ed Wright · 07-13-2014, 11:41 AM

I have tuned just about all of them. I much prefer the FAST system. My second choice would be the new Holley system.

GUMP · 07-13-2014, 12:14 PM

I really like the Holley HP system. It has a lot more defenition than the other systems that I have had. It also has a pretty awsome "learn mode". The customer service is top notch.

Earle Holt · 07-13-2014, 03:05 PM

Thanks! Are both of these comparatively priced and is the ease of installation similar?

pbp1 · 07-18-2014, 06:23 PM

Earle, the XFI Sportsman system has a lot of bang for the buck! It is a bank to bank system and it will datalog directly to your laptop. If sequential fueling and/or internal datalogging (directly to the ECU) are features you want or need, the XFI 2.050 is the best fit for you. This is the system that most of my Stocker and Super Stock customers use.

Chad Rhodes · 07-18-2014, 11:12 PM

Earle,

I'd reccomend the fast sportsman or XFI. I'd be happy to get you a price on both Monday morning. PM me with the specifics of your combo

Earle Holt · 07-22-2014, 09:17 PM

Thank you for your replies. I am looking at the XFI Sportsman and also one called MegaSquirt. What interests me about the MegaSquirt is that it uses the stock harness. Has anyone used this?

Chad Rhodes · 07-22-2014, 09:41 PM

I'd avoid the mega squirt simply based on available data/tuners. The FAST has the most available data and most people familiar with it. Besides, do you really want to use a 25 yr old harness?

David Lee · 07-22-2014, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

I'd avoid the mega squirt simply based on available data/tuners. The FAST has the most available data and most people familiar with it. Besides, do you really want to use a 25 yr old harness?

The people who sell mega squirt I believe have replacement harnesses available

http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/p...0-c-53_57.html

Ed Wright · 07-23-2014, 07:59 AM

David, I would not do that. You would be better off with the FAST XFI.

07-13-2014, 10:59 AM	#1
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Best Engine Management System for the money? I need a computer and harness for a '89 Mustang stocker. What's the best one out there for the money? I noticed that F.A.S.T. has a "sportsman" computer that looks intriguing for around $1500? I also need a harness that is fool-proof for me (wiring is not my strong point). I have a Moroso switch panel that I'm using that it would need to integrate to. Thanks! Earle __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock

07-13-2014, 11:41 AM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? I have tuned just about all of them. I much prefer the FAST system. My second choice would be the new Holley system. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,665 Likes: 1,705 Liked 1,732 Times in 418 Posts	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? I really like the Holley HP system. It has a lot more defenition than the other systems that I have had. It also has a pretty awsome "learn mode". The customer service is top notch.

07-13-2014, 03:05 PM	#4
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? Thanks! Are both of these comparatively priced and is the ease of installation similar? __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock

07-18-2014, 06:23 PM	#5
pbp1 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 78 Likes: 11 Liked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? Earle, the XFI Sportsman system has a lot of bang for the buck! It is a bank to bank system and it will datalog directly to your laptop. If sequential fueling and/or internal datalogging (directly to the ECU) are features you want or need, the XFI 2.050 is the best fit for you. This is the system that most of my Stocker and Super Stock customers use.

07-18-2014, 11:12 PM	#6
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? Earle, I'd reccomend the fast sportsman or XFI. I'd be happy to get you a price on both Monday morning. PM me with the specifics of your combo __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

07-22-2014, 09:17 PM	#7
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? Thank you for your replies. I am looking at the XFI Sportsman and also one called MegaSquirt. What interests me about the MegaSquirt is that it uses the stock harness. Has anyone used this? __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock

07-22-2014, 09:41 PM	#8
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? I'd avoid the mega squirt simply based on available data/tuners. The FAST has the most available data and most people familiar with it. Besides, do you really want to use a 25 yr old harness? __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

07-23-2014, 07:59 AM	#10
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Best Engine Management System for the money? David, I would not do that. You would be better off with the FAST XFI. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA