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Default MAF computer choice? Cobra or HO?

im wanting to convert to MAF. heres a few of the questions i have before i buy a new computer:

Whats the diffrance between the Cobra and H.O. computers? I heard the cobra cpu is set up for a 70mm MAF sen, 24# injectors but has a 19# fuel pressure reg.? Is there any benefits to the cobra cpu?

also i heard the auto H.O. computers over the 5 speeds somthing about the fuel curve better is this true?

the motor is out of an 88 gt. no real motor mods just a cai
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I switched from the Cobra's X3Z computer to an HO's A9L computer and picked up 10 rwhp. Same dyno separated by about a year.
I kept the 24 pound injectors, but did switch out the Cobra MAF to a Granatelli 75mm unit.
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So you picked up 10hp just by switching computers or by switching computers and MAF?
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Just because it says cobra doesn't make it better....

go with a A9L.......
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A9L is more agressive.
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So you picked up 10hp just by switching computers or by switching computers and MAF?
I switched the computer and MAF at the same time. I didn't think the cobra 70mm MAF would work too well with the A9L computer.
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The Cobra computer has softer settings in it's fuel and timing tables. The A9L is more aggressive. The A9P is even more aggressive to make up for the sluggish AOD transmission.

If you have a 5 speed, go with the A9L and forget the Cobra. The Cobra wasn't meant for power anyway, it was mainly handling so the computer isn't recommended.
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thats the info i was looking for.

Im looking into the A9P now just want the more agressive CPU. Will it work with my 5 speed?
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thats the info i was looking for.

Im looking into the A9P now just want the more agressive CPU. Will it work with my 5 speed?

yes the A9P will work with 5sp.....

But an A9L will not work with an AOD
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A9P it is!!!
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got an A9P and a TKO 600. runs very good. also have a C&L 73mm MAF.
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I'm using an A9P and a 73mm Ford Mass Air meter with 19# injectors.No worries.
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