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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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stock engine, epp blower cam and 8 psi p1 procharger my a/f is in the 12.3-12.6 is that too lean
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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I like 11.2-1 to 11.6-1 depending on boost level ect.
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Originally Posted by transdam
stock engine, epp blower cam and 8 psi p1 procharger my a/f is in the 12.3-12.6 is that too lean
in my opinion. That is a ?? area.
Given it's a stock engine, I'd be looking at something in mid 11's.
Keep an eye on the plugs,,,
Start fat, and sneak up on it!
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Always a good idea to start safe and read the plugs. Try asking in the Forced Induction section, someone may have something similar.
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I have mine at 11.5 with the plugs gapped at .028.
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What kind of WBO2 are you using? Placement in the exhaust? Is it calibrated?
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typically forced induction setups should be between 10.5-12.0:1. That is what i've always been taught.
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Originally Posted by Doc
What kind of WBO2 are you using? Placement in the exhaust? Is it calibrated?
aem wideband 1 year old 5,000 miles on the sensors
1 foot from the header collector
not calibrated
how do you calibrate it ?
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