RE: RE: Fuel Mix Computer

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Sun Mar 16 2008 - 22:13:24 EDT


Inexpensive, easy to use, multiple fuel curve programs (can change them on
the fly) and the "cool factor". :)

Definitely find a local shop that can dyno tune the fuel system - the
performance gains (and fuel economy if tuned properly) outweigh the
headaches associated with custom flashes and/or "chips".

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: Jamie Calder [mailto:JCalder3@cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 12:06 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Fuel Mix Computer

It seems the best route to go is to find a local speed shop that does tuning

and has a dyno, correct?
Why did you chose Apexi?

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From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 12:08 PM
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Fuel Mix Computer

>
> Anytime you use a fuel management system, you'll need to put it on a dyno
> for proper tuning. You can, however, use your O2 sensor for a baseline
> tune
> (watching you're A/F in the process).
>
> Also, if you plan on just using a "custom flashed" PCM...BEWARE - they are
> not tuned to your specific vehicle and can only come close to what you
> need.
> You canhave two identical vehicles with identical modifications and the
> tune
> will be different (timing and/or fuel requirement). It depends on too
> many
> variables to say that one "custom flash" will work for all in that range.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jamie Calder [mailto:JCalder3@cfl.rr.com]
> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 9:45 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Fuel Mix Computer
>
>
> Are these units user friendly or do they need to be installed and tuned
> using a dino? It would be used on and OBD I Dakota with a lumpy cam. Any
> other suggestions would be helpful.
> Thanks,
> James
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 12:01 AM
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: Fuel Mix Computer
>
>>
>> There are several different ones out there that can help correct the fuel
>> mixture - SplitSecond, Apexi (the one I use), AEM, and quite a few
>> others.
>>
>> - Bernd
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jamie Calder [mailto:JCalder3@cfl.rr.com]
>> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:56 PM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: Fuel Mix Computer
>>
>>
>> I'm trying to remember the name of the piggyback computer that controls
>> air/fuel. I remember it was expensive and it could only be installed by
>> someone with a dino that could dial it in. It was talked about here a
>> couple years ago.
>> Thanks,
>> James
>>
>>
>
>



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