Jon Smith wrote:
> > > Ok on to the theory - suppose we put in a 160 thermostat (or whatever is
> > > less than the
> > > magic temp) which wont allow the engine to reach the magic threshold
> that
> > > tells the
> > > computer that it has warmed up now - its ok to go closed loop. O2
> sensor
> > > isnt a
> ***snippity snip snip snip***
>
> I'm probably talking way over my mental capacity at the moment, as it's
> approaching the 2am mark.... anywho, the dyno shop I'm working in
> conjunction with on a few projects is starting to get into custom computers.
> Right now they're setup to reburn all years' of the rustangs. Soon to get
> into Mopars, I plan on doing some sweet talking and get my truck in there
> when he gets the reburn software/hardware in. So hopefully in the near
> future I'll be understanding the stock pcm's quite well...
>
This is what we really need - some serious inside information 8-)) More power
to ya!
>
> not sure how much improvement can be had with a basically stock motor, but I
> saw him pull 150hp with a chip on a turbo'd stang, up the boost, crank the
> timing, etc etc, took advantage of an iced down intercooler... not much
> good for street use, but rather impressive to say the least
>
Same here - I've heard of many similiar dyno gains w/a fully tunable setup and
EGT probes in each tube. It can be done.
Of course, then we would need to start beefing up the bottom end - ah, the never
ending cycle that is hot roddin! Aint it fun?
Latr,
Shane
-- '96 IndyRam w/lots of mods (mine) '96 IndyRam w/lots of options (wifes) - also a numbered (#142) "Track Truck" '74 Triple-Black Dodge Challenger Rallye 360 home-brew EFI R&D vehicle '68 Black Corvette Convertible 427 (For Sale)
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