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DSM Tech Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 ![]() |
Hypothetically, would it be possible to tune a car to get better milage than what it came with from the factory? Lower the boost, take out some fuel?
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![]() Post Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Chillicothe, IL Member No.: 182 ![]() |
QUOTE (AWD DSM 1 @ Dec 13 2006, 09:49 AM) Hypothetically, would it be possible to tune a car to get better milage than what it came with from the factory? Lower the boost, take out some fuel? It is hard to change the A/F under 4000 RPMs/40% throttle without an EPROM. During that time the ecu is in closed loop which is where it uses the O2 sensor to calibrate the fuel mixture. For tweaks, turn up your base timing to around 7 degrees and keep your boost low. The regular stuff like running good oil, a fresh air filter, good gas, and fresh plugs would also apply. Running lean, around 18:1, is another way to get better mileage. I would not recommend this for most though. It is much easier to just let the computer control the fuel and add just a bit of timing. -------------------- GVR4 866/1000 = the perpetually broken car
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