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Old 07-17-2011, 05:56 PM
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I'm working on a 2003 4.6L Mustang with a vortech charger. After the tune it ran perfect. It cam back with a melted plug, no other damage to the engine thankfuly. I installed a wideband 02, and the afr is 14.7:1 at idle, and goes as high as 17 on the meter, plus I hear detonation. fuel presure is at 40 psi. any ideas,

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Old 07-17-2011, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ocpman
I'm working on a 2003 4.6L Mustang with a vortech charger. After the tune it ran perfect. It cam back with a melted plug, no other damage to the engine thankfuly. I installed a wideband 02, and the afr is 14.7:1 at idle, and goes as high as 17 on the meter, plus I hear detonation. fuel presure is at 40 psi. any ideas,

Thanks in advance for any help.
Under what conditions (load, throttle position, rpm, gear, etc.)?
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Old 07-17-2011, 11:28 PM
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Did you upgrade injectors? You may be at the limit of their capacity, at given psi.

I do know that the same injectors will deliver more if you can raise fuel pressure, but you will need to revisit your tune.
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Old 07-18-2011, 05:23 AM
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the idle a/f is fine but the 17 is scary if thats under throttle...pump pressure might be alittle high for idle...but we need alittle more info man
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Old 07-18-2011, 05:50 AM
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The idle A/F really wont hurt anything its the underload number that can be scary, my wideband fluctuates between 14-17 at idle.
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