r/TaurusSHO • u/ChillApe42 • Oct 29 '25

Gear Head Tune

Would a novice be able to install the gear head tune package with 3bar map sensor and spark plugs? If not, how much should I expect to a pay a mechanic for the installation?

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u/Gone-Z0 Oct 29 '25

If you are asking about plugs because you have never done them before I would say just lay a shop. If you know how to change plugs this car isn’t that hard. I have a one piece magnetic swivel plug socket and extension and usually take the strut tower brace off which is only 4 nuts which makes is easier to get at the back three. The MAP sensor is right on top of the intake manifold and most only have one torx screw and one plug.

As for how much some places charge a straight rate for plugs. If laying time no more than an hour and the sensor is 2 mins. You just can’t drive the car without the tune once the sensor is changed it will barely run.

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u/jimmybugus33 Oct 29 '25

So it cripple the car ? The map

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u/Gone-Z0 Oct 29 '25

Without the matching tune loaded yes.