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Location: Montrose, VIC
Registered: May 2002
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Re: Aftermarket ECU's vs Drivability
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Mon, 06 October 2003 23:24

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With a decent ECU (e.g. Motec) it IS possible to attain an excellent running engine - but many times this is not the case, as people just don't put the effort into tuning/setup. For example, on fuel economy, many ECU's have a basic narrow band lambda function, where at below X load, they will attempt to chase 14.7:1. However, even the 'old' Delco can be set up with a lean cruise function, whereby leaner mixtures can be chased while cruising, which can make a surprising improvement to economy. BUT - as an example, wide band lambda is a ~$1000 option on Motec, f'r instance... In the coming weeks I will be buying a Motec and doing some experimenting with various things, the balance of power, economy and emmisions is something I'm definately interested in. If you're nice I might let you know how it goes
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justcallmefrank | Mon, 06 October 2003 01:12 |
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oldcorollas | Mon, 06 October 2003 09:09 |
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deesonet | Mon, 06 October 2003 10:11 |
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celicaboy_2000 | Mon, 06 October 2003 10:24 |
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onejayzed | Mon, 06 October 2003 12:12 |
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justcallmefrank | Mon, 06 October 2003 12:41 |
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sideshow | Mon, 06 October 2003 12:46 |
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justcallmefrank | Mon, 06 October 2003 12:48 |
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sideshow | Mon, 06 October 2003 12:53 |
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onejayzed | Mon, 06 October 2003 23:22 |
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Henn | Mon, 06 October 2003 14:13 |
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10sec_rx7 | Mon, 06 October 2003 23:07 |
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mrshin | Mon, 06 October 2003 23:24 |
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onejayzed | Mon, 06 October 2003 23:27 |
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SupraPete | Tue, 07 October 2003 01:09 |
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Nark | Wed, 08 October 2003 02:00 |
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moo4AGZETA22 | Wed, 08 October 2003 03:21 |
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oldcorollas | Wed, 08 October 2003 03:26 |
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10sec_rx7 | Wed, 08 October 2003 03:37 |
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justcallmefrank | Tue, 07 October 2003 02:57 |
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mrshin | Tue, 07 October 2003 05:19 |
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justcallmefrank | Tue, 07 October 2003 05:24 |
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ke382TG | Tue, 07 October 2003 05:49 |
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Ribbo | Tue, 07 October 2003 07:41 |
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Cool1 | Tue, 07 October 2003 07:49 |
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bootheman | Tue, 07 October 2003 09:25 |
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10sec_rx7 | Wed, 08 October 2003 00:07 |
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onejayzed | Tue, 07 October 2003 11:07 |
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