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    I was changing my rusty doors and had my kick panels off to disconnect my power windows and doors when I noticed my 85 5.0, 5 speed has what appears to be a computer behind the passenger kick panel. What is it for?
    1985 Mustang GT 5speed LRB with Ford Racing M-6007-X302, Performer RPM, Holley 670 Avenger carb, BBK headers with H-pipe, B&M short throw
    1986 Mustang GT (parts car)
    1986 LX Coupe 4cyl, 4speed, LRB

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    Neato. IS this it? Based on the sticker it looks like an "engine accessory drive" module?

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    Does anyone know what this module controls? I thought they only got ECU’s if they had CFI. Mine was born with a standard.
    1985 Mustang GT 5speed LRB with Ford Racing M-6007-X302, Performer RPM, Holley 670 Avenger carb, BBK headers with H-pipe, B&M short throw
    1986 Mustang GT (parts car)
    1986 LX Coupe 4cyl, 4speed, LRB

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    That's common. It's the TSAD (Two Speed Accessory Drive) computer/module that also controls the AC and perhaps had something to do with emissions control based on engine temp.

    The TSAD feature never made it into production but the computer/module stayed. Tons of threads on it throughout the site.
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    When I saw the title to this thread my head immediately conjured up a Scottish fella trying to use a computer via voice command in a movie...
    Sorry.
    83 5.0 GT. Quicker than it looks! 10:1 (or just over) 306, Motorsport a332 cam, 140A alt, t5 conv, 8.8 w/ 3.27's, Edel rpm, alum rad, very worked e7's, Holley SA carb, etc... SOLD IT!!!!

    Now an 1981 Granada! .040 over 302, Edel E-street heads... Currently building a 347 because, why not?

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    It's not a puter...it's a module. It was supposed to be for a "two speed accessory drive" (TSAD) system that pre-production models got, but it never made it into actual production use...though the module stayed in the mix...

    http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...81#post1923081
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    '00 Excursion Limited two tone (white on tan)...tan leather...wifes ride
    '08 Taurus Limited ice blue...tan leather...daughter ride
    '08 Edge Limited white sand tri-coat metallic...tan leather...other daughters ride

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    Quote Originally Posted by richpet View Post
    When I saw the title to this thread my head immediately conjured up a Scottish fella trying to use a computer via voice command in a movie...
    Sorry.



    https://youtu.be/LkqiDu1BQXY?t=63
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    Yea, he also he needs some transparent aluminum in that area.

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    Thanks for the info. Been a few years since I have been on this site. Good to see it’s still active. I’m back working on my GT.
    1985 Mustang GT 5speed LRB with Ford Racing M-6007-X302, Performer RPM, Holley 670 Avenger carb, BBK headers with H-pipe, B&M short throw
    1986 Mustang GT (parts car)
    1986 LX Coupe 4cyl, 4speed, LRB

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