[Shotimes] What are your favorite 3 add-on gauges?

[Paul Nimz]

>Then, another series of notes says that if your exhast rasps, this is a
>sign of engine running lean.

I would agree with this.  Of course with the V6 it is a matter of how much 
rasp......  But I have noticed this on my V8.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 9:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] What are your favorite 3 add-on gauges?


> This brings up another point then.
>
> I've been told that a BOS setup (ie. enhanced intake and exhaust) tends to
> make the motor run lean.  So, one of the changes the LPM makes is to
> fatten the fuel tables.  And, I am running an LPM in my car.
>
> Now, I've actually thought that the car was running rich which is the
> opposite of previous paragraph, but is consistent with your message.  Keep
> in mind I'm running a 3.2L upgrade with 3.0L intake cams.
>
> Then, another series of notes says that if your exhast rasps, this is a
> sign of engine running lean.
>
> So, what is the proper way to really get this right?
> -- 
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
>
> On Sun, August 22, 2004 10:06 pm, Mark Nunnally said:
>>> Not a bad list actually.  I've been thinking a lot about the A/F
>>> gauge...
>>
>> Unless you have it hooked to a true wide-band sensor, forget it.  The 
>> ones
>> that tap into the stock O2 sensor are pretty much worthless
>>
>> Also, unless you are REALLY wild (like a blower, nitrous, or a 8500 rpm
>> cam'd motor with 36# injectors, etc) it's really a non-important gauge.
>> Take it from somebody who's had one/has one, and will be using it more-so
>> in
>> the future (with the new motor) all it does is show you how rich the 
>> stock
>> EEC fuel tables are :)
>>
>> Cool, 10.5:1 A/F at 7000 rpm <G>
>>
>> mark
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