Re: IAT box & dyno results -- tech discussion

From: TJ Goettner (TNJG999@email.msn.com)
Date: Sat Mar 24 2001 - 04:42:07 EST


where exactly on that site?

TJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shane Moseley" <smoseley@ix.netcom.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: DML: IAT box & dyno results -- tech discussion

> bernd@texas.net wrote:
>
> > The adjuster box doesn't fool the computer with the amount of air (we
don't have
> > Mass Air Systems) but rather the temperature of the air. The temp is
related
> > to volume, but not close to as accurate as Mass Air.
>
> I disagree here. MAP-based EFI systems are the more reliable and accurate
type. I
> bet you have played w/alot of mustwangs (or most any ford) before as this
is the
> typical belief of those guys. Read about it at www.sae.org (Society of
Automotive
> Engineers). Ever wonder why the most advanced (factory or aftermarket)
EFI setups
> are ALWAYS map-based????
>
> > On the efficiency factor, they controllers are designed with a
combination of
> > power and efficiency (leaning toward fuel economy). This isn't a bad
thing,
> > but when trying to adjust for more power, the factory settings aren't
quite
> > right.
>
> No - in fact - they error on the side of richness because being overly
rich is
> always better than getting anywhere close to lean - which melts engines
down. I
> don't see how going more rich can possibly help (nor do I see it in Jon's
dyno
> graph). Are any of you guys even using an A/F gauge?
>
> Latr,
>
> Shane
>
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