12.3 AFR at full-throttle, is that the norm?????

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Default 12.3 AFR at full-throttle, is that the norm?????

I found some mis-gapped spark plugs some shop put in my car, then put new ngk plugs gapped to .30 in & she runs 2x better, but doesnt have "that" pull it had before. I check my AFR at WOT & it was about 12.0-12.5, is that ok??

Dont want something stupid to happen!!!!
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Default Re: 12.3 AFR at full-throttle, is that the norm????? (1baddturbosi)

how much boost? a little lean for my taste...i would run around 11.5-11.8
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Default Re: 12.3 AFR at full-throttle, is that the norm????? (iBrandon)

i agree. on a simple, lower power setup, it might be fine..
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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9.5-10psi off wg spring. I just dont wanna get on it & have something go wrong.

It runs absolutely great, not jumpy or running rough anymore!!!

It made 276whp on those plugs, i lost a little power but i bet on a good set of plugs & a better tune, maybe more power???
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Default Re: 12.3 AFR at full-throttle, is that the norm????? (1baddturbosi)

what ems are u running? I would add more fuel on ur boost columns...unless ur running lean overall, then u may need a retune or an overall fuel trim adjustment
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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AEM ems-1010
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Default Re: 12.3 AFR at full-throttle, is that the norm????? (1baddturbosi)

gap them closer, maybe .026 or .028. it only takes a second and is free to do
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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car is in my storage garage, ill try that 2morow, what is the benefit of that???
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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it helps keep the spark "together" and from blowing around with the flow of the air.

avoiding something called spark knock. i dont think your flowing enough air to make it necessary, but its a nice try. 12:1 isnt that lean that your car will feel noticeably different
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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yeah, the car ran ok before, but i pulled the plugs just for *****/giggles, #1cy=.32, #2=.32, #3=.28, & #4=.35
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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whoever gapped number 3 was trying to compensate for something.
and 12.0 is perfect for 10lbs


Modified by FaceTuned at 8:15 AM 10/30/2007
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