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Old 03-21-2015 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sutphen 30
depending on air flow into the cylinders,,the efi port injected afr will be more even.if you have an innovate lm series afr meter,it reads so fast that you could almost see the individual cylinders firing and get an idea as to whats going on.then of course,back it up w/ a plug reading.
That makes perfect sense. I do have a LM1 and I do notice the individual AFR's. Obviously with a carb my hands are tied, but with port injection just keep adjusting till it all levels out. I think I'm going to start piecing my EFI system together soon.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 02:19 PM
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That makes perfect sense. I do have a LM1 and I do notice the individual AFR's. Obviously with a carb my hands are tied, but with port injection just keep adjusting till it all levels out. I think I'm going to start piecing my EFI system together soon.
whats really nice w/ the newer systems is the individual cylinder control of fuel and spark.
next big break thru will be 8 individual o2 sensors.Back in 1986,I asked John Meaney to give me feedback control of the o2 sensors.said the hips didn't have enough computing power.I had serial #1&#3 ecu's from dfi.Still have it in plastic after an idle contol upgrade using the variable timing on the engine.what everyone takes for granted now.boy those were the days.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sutphen 30
whats really nice w/ the newer systems is the individual cylinder control of fuel and spark.
You still need ignition boxes with the new EFI setups, right? It won't eliminate my Crane HI-6M's.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookie
You still need ignition boxes with the new EFI setups, right? It won't eliminate my Crane HI-6M's.
you can use the box w/ distributor and a single coil.or,you ditch that old stuff for COP(coil on plug) set up.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookie
You still need ignition boxes with the new EFI setups, right? It won't eliminate my Crane HI-6M's.
If you decide to switch ignitions, I would likely buy your Crane 6M's boxes as back-ups.....I'm too old to switch
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Old 03-21-2015 | 04:40 PM
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The box has a setting for o advance (lock out) so, you'll be fine.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 05:02 PM
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The box has a setting for o advance (lock out) so, you'll be fine.
Yeah, I run them locked out at 35° and pull 8° with their knock retard. I don't believe I have had any detonation, it just makes me feel safe.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BenPerfected
If you decide to switch ignitions, I would likely buy your Crane 6M's boxes as back-ups.....I'm too old to switch
No problem, you will be first on the list if I go a different direction.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookie
No problem, you will be first on the list if I go a different direction.
Don't use a Dominator size (1050 cfm) or larger throttle body. LOL.
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Old 03-21-2015 | 05:33 PM
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Don't use a Dominator size (1050 cfm) or larger throttle body. LOL.
How in the heck did I ever get by for years with custom built 1071s on my NA 502s? Might have to do with volumetric efficiency, and boost venture sizing.
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