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Old 07-03-2009, 10:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
RobertSmalls
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The idea here is to drastically reduce pumping losses by eliminating the intake restriction that is the throttle plate, correct? I've thought about it myself, but I figured it would need a custom controller to replace the ECU, and the consequences of very lean operation are not trivial.

If your current arrangement is uncontrollable, what do you think about a hybrid arrangement? Leave the throttle plate in, and use it while accelerating. For cruising, open the throttle plate wide and lean out the mix to modulate power.

Is there any way you could have an electronic nanny to add fuel, or at least sound an alarm, as EGTs skyrocket?

I'll be watching this thread, and I'd love to see any data you gather.
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