is 12.7:1 unsafe under full boost?
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is 12.7:1 unsafe under full boost?
I am going to spring for a wide band, so I was reading up on some things .. what i read said 12.7:1 is optimal power. but full rich on my narrow band (I always hear everyone say it should go full rich under boost) is about 12.0:1. Is 12:7:1 what i am trying to attain while tuning under full boost? or should I shoot for richer than that?
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Originally posted by Scott 89t2
richer. 11.7
richer. 11.7
Had to toss this in; I just got done reading "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell. Great book on Turbo's and Turbo systems ... but I was disapointed in the whole book he only has 1 picture of a Rx7 motor & no info at all pertaining to rotary turbo configuration I was kinda bitter. But the Pic was a 87 TII with a water cooled intercooler setup, it was Badass!@ I would like to know who makes it.
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Re: is 12.7:1 unsafe under full boost?
Originally posted by Rpeck
...but full rich on my narrow band (I always hear everyone say it should go full rich under boost) is about 12.0:1.
...but full rich on my narrow band (I always hear everyone say it should go full rich under boost) is about 12.0:1.
The problem is not the meter (which is just a simple digital voltmeter), it's the stock O2 sensor. They are only accurate right on stoichiometric, and the readings they give vary dramatically with temperature. It will give you a general idea of the mixture, but you can't use it to say "it's 12.7:1" or any other number, because it's probably not.
Until you get to a dyno with a real wide-band A/F meter (not a DIY kit), err on the side of caution, and keep it nice and rich!
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I'm sure your right. This is the AF guage I have;
But I know I am WAY rich right now .. but it does not show full rich under any boost (right now low boost ~6 PSI) It is showing in what would be the 12.7 ish range on this picture. BTW: I know its no better than stock, but I did put in a brand new NTK single wire sensor when I installed this A/F meter.
But I know I am WAY rich right now .. but it does not show full rich under any boost (right now low boost ~6 PSI) It is showing in what would be the 12.7 ish range on this picture. BTW: I know its no better than stock, but I did put in a brand new NTK single wire sensor when I installed this A/F meter.
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Don't trust the AF30 - it still uses a narrow-band O2 sensor.
You need a REAL wide-band UEGO to run accurate numbers like you're talking about.
~12.5:1 is best power for NA engines.
~11.5:1 is best, safe power for turbo'd engines.
Numbers will vary due to position of the probe.
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You need a REAL wide-band UEGO to run accurate numbers like you're talking about.
~12.5:1 is best power for NA engines.
~11.5:1 is best, safe power for turbo'd engines.
Numbers will vary due to position of the probe.
-Ted
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Originally posted by RETed
~12.5:1 is best power for NA engines.
~11.5:1 is best, safe power for turbo'd engines.
Numbers will vary due to position of the probe.
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~12.5:1 is best power for NA engines.
~11.5:1 is best, safe power for turbo'd engines.
Numbers will vary due to position of the probe.
-Ted
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Originally posted by SaabGuy
Drill a hole????? No way. Use a sniffer style out the exhaust pipe. Either that or just temp replace the stock o2 sensor.
Drill a hole????? No way. Use a sniffer style out the exhaust pipe. Either that or just temp replace the stock o2 sensor.
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Originally posted by RETed
And I said don't bother trying to get accurate readings off this meter and your stock O2 sensor...
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And I said don't bother trying to get accurate readings off this meter and your stock O2 sensor...
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Originally posted by fastrotaries
drill a hole????? that sounds serious. but is it really worth it, and can it be done without doing this.
drill a hole????? that sounds serious. but is it really worth it, and can it be done without doing this.
I even called the dynapack company to get info on there setup & asked them if drilling a hole in a DP is normal practice .. they told me the same thing, for the best results .. yes. Then I asked how much one of thse costs I want one in my garage they said 56K dollars for a base 2 wheel drive setup .... haha I think I wil get a wide band first
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Originally posted by Rpeck
I meant can you clrify if I am looking for 11.5:1 at the tail pipe, or at the Turbo outlet/DP
I meant can you clrify if I am looking for 11.5:1 at the tail pipe, or at the Turbo outlet/DP
Like I said before, the stock O2 sensor cannot do this kinda accuracy.
If we're talking about THEM putting in a wide-band for the numbers, then get it as close to the engine as possible.
If it's "standard thread", remove your stock O2 sensor and put the wide-band in the existing hole - you don't need the stock O2 sensor for idle and WOT.
It sounds like you're talking to Motorsports Dynamics up in Sac.
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Originally posted by RETed
Motorsports Dynamics up in Sac.
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Motorsports Dynamics up in Sac.
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