what afrs do rotarys usually pop at??
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Depends on the conditions.
I honestly don't believe that N/A engines can even detonate from lean mixtures. I've measured ".000v" on my )2 sensor under cruise conditions for thousands of miles with no problems other than excellent fuel economy. I've also run them at similarly lean A/F ratios under full throttle for many laps with no ill effects other than running a bit feverish. I've also run them at full throttle at mixtures so lean that the engine misfired heavily due to fuel restriction (rust in the fuel lines) and drove 30 miles home that way with no ill effects other than having a top speed of 35mph and burning out every gasket in the exhaust system.
I would not attempt this on a turbocharged car, however.
- PJ (Getting the trailing plug leads mixed up *will* cause an N/A to detonate at 1/3rd throttle, however... ignition timing of 196BTDC is a BAD thing)
I honestly don't believe that N/A engines can even detonate from lean mixtures. I've measured ".000v" on my )2 sensor under cruise conditions for thousands of miles with no problems other than excellent fuel economy. I've also run them at similarly lean A/F ratios under full throttle for many laps with no ill effects other than running a bit feverish. I've also run them at full throttle at mixtures so lean that the engine misfired heavily due to fuel restriction (rust in the fuel lines) and drove 30 miles home that way with no ill effects other than having a top speed of 35mph and burning out every gasket in the exhaust system.
I would not attempt this on a turbocharged car, however.
- PJ (Getting the trailing plug leads mixed up *will* cause an N/A to detonate at 1/3rd throttle, however... ignition timing of 196BTDC is a BAD thing)
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Simple answer, on a turbo car, a safe number would be around 11.1-11.8:1. You can go SLIGHTLY leaner, but anything more than 12:1 and you are pushing your luck BIG TIME.
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Originally posted by Kurgan
Simple answer, on a turbo car, a safe number would be around 11.1-11.8:1. You can go SLIGHTLY leaner, but anything more than 12:1 and you are pushing your luck BIG TIME.
Simple answer, on a turbo car, a safe number would be around 11.1-11.8:1. You can go SLIGHTLY leaner, but anything more than 12:1 and you are pushing your luck BIG TIME.
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Re: what afrs do rotarys usually pop at??
Originally posted by 93redFD
in other words hpw lean can we go???
in other words hpw lean can we go???
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What's good for best HP should be good for best torque. HP is just torque factored by RPM.
I agree, best to be on the safe side, unless it's totally vital that you squeak out that last 5hp at any cost
I agree, best to be on the safe side, unless it's totally vital that you squeak out that last 5hp at any cost
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