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Old 14-11-2007, 05:19 AM
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I have a 91 saff 4x4 cossy red top, its running stage 3 on greens.
Had a prob which is now fixed but want to check/ adjust Co, im told differant things. Some say set it to 1-2% on idle others say between 3-5 so im not sure now and need some help.
Maybe i can see what shes at and then take readings over various rev positions to see if it goes weak or rich, worried if wrong i hole a piston if weak or bore wash on idle if rich. Cheers for any help. Steve
Old 14-11-2007, 12:57 PM
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Another option could be to go closed-loop. Much better, guaranteed pass on MOT for emissions (provided lambda sensor is functioning) and SO much better reponse and general driving.
Old 14-11-2007, 04:42 PM
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stage 3 cossie as generally set between 2.5 too 4% depend on hoe the car runs but in general most are ok between2.5 to 3.56%
Old 14-11-2007, 05:02 PM
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Ok cheers guys, had co checked today was 5.5% so ive adjusted it to about 2.5 ish. seems to go ok now.
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more importantly you have now taken a percentage off your fuel map so check the fueling at peak boost or a meltdown could be on the cards
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Ok cheers. When i raised the revs it went to 0.8% at 1st then as i raised revs more it seems to richen itself up. Suppose i should take it on the rollers 4 a proper set up.
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or get a wideband on it you cant simulate boost fueling without making boost needs to be it done on the rollers or on road
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Originally Posted by JTECHSAFF
or get a wideband on it you cant simulate boost fueling without making boost needs to be it done on the rollers or on road
what AFR is good at st3 at max boost, 12-12.5?
thanks!
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ask whoever wrote the chip mate.....to risky to guess
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