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EFI Class April 2013
Thank you NOLA Motorsports Park for hosting us for the First Moates 4/20-4/21 Ford EFI training! The quality of the facility, students, participants, and support staff all worked together to yield a...
View Article0. Tuning Course READ ME FIRST !!!
We decided to try to make a lot of the material that was covered at the tuning class 4/20/13 + 4/21/13 available for all of our users. The material here is designed to be comprehensive. It is designed...
View Article1. Tuning Course: Introduction, Goals, Limitations
Tuning: Why bother? The rise of electronic engine management allows for the running conditions of an engine to be rapidly and precisely adjusted. Before we talk about anything super technical, it’s...
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Datalogging with an ALDU1
The ALDU1 is a simple logging cable. It attaches to the USB port of your PC and to the ALDL logging port on your vehicle. It allows your PC to communicate with your ECM. Basic Connectivity The ALDU1...
View ArticleFord Tuning Class Fall 2013 – Ohio
We’re offering another class! We are going to be offering a class on tuning Fords with QuarterHorse October 25th, 26th and 27th in Milford, Ohio (East side of Cincinnati). There will be a mixture of...
View ArticleFord Tuning Class Fall 2013 – Louisiana
We’re offering another class! As our location and date finalize, this page will be updated with a link to where you can reserve a place. At this point, we know that we will be offering the Ford...
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Moates Dealers – Ford
About When Moates.net started, virtually all of our customers were people buying the tools we made for themselves and their own car. All of our products were shipped blank and tunes were loaded on...
View ArticleQuarterhorse Battery and Resistor Check
This note applies to some Quarterhorse hardware version 1.3 (fw ver 1.6) units. The battery and circuit on the QH v1.3 is designed to last 5+ years before needing replacement. However, a number of QH...
View ArticlePinouts for 4-Pin Interconnect Cable for Various Products
The following may seem more complex than necessary, but that comes along with flexibility and compatibility. Please take a moment to check that you have this arrangement correct for your combination....
View ArticleQuarterHorse Battery Life
We get asked, “How long will the battery on the QuarterHorse last?” Unfortunately, we can’t give you a straight answer to this. It’s not because we’re trying to be difficult – it’s because there are a...
View ArticleFord EFI Tuning Class – Fall 2014 Baton Rouge, LA
Another Fall Class! We are going to be offering a three-day class on tuning Fords with QuarterHorse in Fall 2014, date TBA. This is the same format class previously offered. Classroom instruction...
View ArticleCurrent Class Schedule
We Do Classes! We’re starting to offer classes on a more regular basis. We’ll do our best to keep this page updated with all planned classes. Future Events Learn Nismotronic for Nissan – Carlisle, PA...
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Capacitor Repair: Ford A9L ECM
Intro All electronics will fail with age. A significant chunk of the failures are due to electrolytic capacitor failure. These components are virtually guaranteed to fail eventually, even under...
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OBD1 GM: Checksum Disable
Introduction The check sum routine is a piece of the ECU code that checks to make sure the program is valid. When you use the “Save” or “Save As…” commands in TunerPro, TunerPro updates the checksum...
View Article90-92 Firebird, Camaro F Body: 1227730
Introduction The 90-92 Firebird and Camaro were the first of the P4 generation computers which featured a MAP sensor and speed-density for airflow metering. These fundamental airflow models were used...
View Article86-89 TPI GM Corvette, Firebird, Camaro 1227165
Introduction The 86-89 F and Y bodies were among the first EFI computers used by GM that featured a Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) for air metering. P4 generation ECM, 160 or 8192 baud ALDL communication...
View Article91-93 GMC Syclone / Typhoon 1227749
Introduction The 91-93 Syclone trucks and Typhoon SUVs were a unique low-production vehicle that featured a powerful turbocharged 4.3L V6 engine. They use the 1227749 ECM, which is most similar to the...
View Article86-92 GM TBI Trucks without elec. trans: 1227747
Introduction The 86 throttle body injection (TBI) system was the beginning of GM’s transition from carburetors to fuel injection. This is the first of the “classic” speed-density computers which...
View Article89-93 Ford Fox Body Mustang 5.0: A9L / GUFB family
Introduction The Fox Body Mustang switched to using a Mass Air Flow meter to measure airflow in 1989. Uses TFI distributor, sequential injection for up to 8 injectors, MAF air metering. This EEC-IV...
View ArticleFord EFI Tuning Class – Fall 2014 Cincinnati, OH
Another Fall Class! We are going to be offering a three-day class on tuning Fords with QuarterHorse in Fall 2014 – September 26th. This is the same format class previously offered. Street tuning and...
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