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Re: Aftermarket ECU's vs Drivability Mon, 06 October 2003 23:24 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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 Evil or Very Mad
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