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Old 04-23-2009, 04:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Convenient lean-burn for all?

In light of something Tasdrouille said on a thread about diesels, wouldn't it be possible(maybe even easy) to insert a potentiometer(more accurately a variable resistance box) between the MAF and the ECU?

Leave the potentiometer with 0 resistance if you want the engine to perform as normal and increase the resistance slightly to induce leaner burning. The further you turn it the wider open you'll be able to run the throttle(and hence the more air you can get into the engine) without dropping any extra fuel.

The advantage would be you could install turbos and ram air intakes with the intent of jacking up your lean burn mode. Also it would allow the option to engage lean burn whenever. . .not just when some engineer decided most people would use it without damage.

Problems? opinions?

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