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correct A/F ratio ?

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Old 05-26-2007, 03:59 AM
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Ive got an a/f meter that reads from 11-15.
what number is the best ratio?
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Old 05-26-2007, 10:17 AM
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idle and around town cruising - 15:1
WOT - 13:1-13.5:1
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Old 05-26-2007, 12:07 PM
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14.7:1, more specifically... 15 is close enough
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Old 05-26-2007, 12:57 PM
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14.7:1, more specifically... 15 is close enough
That might get you the best milage but it is way on the lean side for a performance engine. I shoot for 13 or less under WOT
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Old 05-26-2007, 05:18 PM
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ive got it set between 12-13 It pulls great
I just drive my car on the weekends
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Old 05-26-2007, 10:28 PM
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idle and around town cruising - 15:1
WOT - 13:1-13.5:1
Like i said...
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