SpoonFedHatch

just a quick question...
i know the ideal a/f ratio is 14.7:1...so...

if you run an n/a car, for example, and at WOT, your a/f ratio is 14.5:1, you are running rich right? is this beneficial to the engine? will it just exit the head as unburnt fuel and waste gas? or will it be burned and make power? thanks!

Chiovnidca

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonFedHatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just a quick question...
i know the ideal a/f ratio is 14.7:1...so...

if you run an n/a car, for example, and at WOT, your a/f ratio is 14.5:1, you are running rich right? is this beneficial to the engine? will it just exit the head as unburnt fuel and waste gas? or will it be burned and make power? thanks!
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Under WOT operation a richer mixture would probably work better for max power. 13:1 to 13.5:1 would be a good starting point.

dpw41285

running a motor lean makes power, just dont forget detonation kills pistons

dsadas89das78934

14.5:1 is so barely rich that it would make nearly no difference at all.... i would prolly only want to run a 14:1 at most... just to be safe and help keep engine temps down.