Mustangs imported into Japan.
 

Hi all,

I just bought a 1995 GT today (2006-03-05)here in Japan. Now with the Japan MOT, they require that the cars timing be set very low. How low, well when I checked it today it was @ 8 BTDC. Ill be cranking this up to 12-14 shortly, but in the mean time, Im curious to know if these imported N/A cars have been fitted with a special ECU to cause restrictions. Anyone have info on this?

Thanks in advance,

Adam

Was the car completely stock when it arrived?
I dont believe the ECU causes restrictions but I could be wrong on that.

When the car was imported into Japan, it was stock. It came from California, so im now wondering if the ECU is special as California is the only state in America that has strict emissions guidlines.

I believe the old 87-93's had an A9L computer (auto that is), so I wonder if this is holding the same. Ill have to check into this once I take full possesion of the car.

As far as i know the 94-95 5.0L have a different computer.... there is also a califonia emissions on the older ones... but i think the newer ones its something programmed like the same way you would flash it to change settings. If the car was built/sold for Califonia market it would have the stiffer standards. If it was sold elseware it would have the 49 states or whatever they call it.

adam thats a good question you got...

sorry cant answer it for you... but about the performance world pics my buddy has not sent me them yet.

once i get them iwill let u know