Somone please expand on Ford ECU's "Adaptive Technology"
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10-15-1999 | 07:16 PM
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Somone please expand on Ford ECU's "Adaptive Technology"
Every once in a while I read on this message board about Ford ECU's "adaptive technology." I guess the computer (ECU) constantly monitors the engine load and can tell how someone drives a vehicle; thereby "adapting" the power curve to better meet the demands of the driver. I know we are almost in the 21st century but I've got to tell you it sounds more like the "X-Files" stuff to me.
If it does exist, how much can it affect the horsepower and torque of these engines? Who else is using it (i.e Chevy, Dodge, Toyota?) Should I make it a practice to reset the memory everytime I baby the truck for an extended period of time so I can regain the truck's full potential? Lots of questions but...
Come on Ford Engineers! We know you are out there reading this stuff. You can remain completly anonymous.
If this is in fact true, it is an great benefit to us truck owners (performace for those that want it, economy for those that don't.) We promiss, no BlueOvalNews stuff here. We just want to know how to take full advantage of it.
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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4 (FQR), Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter and Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd. Rigged the fog lights too.
If it does exist, how much can it affect the horsepower and torque of these engines? Who else is using it (i.e Chevy, Dodge, Toyota?) Should I make it a practice to reset the memory everytime I baby the truck for an extended period of time so I can regain the truck's full potential? Lots of questions but...
Come on Ford Engineers! We know you are out there reading this stuff. You can remain completly anonymous.
If this is in fact true, it is an great benefit to us truck owners (performace for those that want it, economy for those that don't.) We promiss, no BlueOvalNews stuff here. We just want to know how to take full advantage of it.
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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4 (FQR), Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter and Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd. Rigged the fog lights too.
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10-15-1999 | 07:54 PM
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That is why one of the oldest tricks (of the ECU age) has been to disconnect your battery just before making a pass at the racetrack. If you do this frequently, your gas mileage will suffer.
Take care,
-Chris
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Take care,
-Chris
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10-16-1999 | 02:36 PM
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I'm not that concerned about mileage. I'm wondering though, how much extra horespower do you think is available? I drive my truck hard 24/7. The thing is that since the new one (FQR) was put in I have taken it easy. Now that I'm past the break-in period I want all the power the 5.4 can give.
How long does it take after the battery is disconnected before the ECU resets itself?
How long does it take after the battery is disconnected before the ECU resets itself?
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10-16-1999 | 06:47 PM
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