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usergone · 11-02-2010, 08:38 AM

I don't P&G all too consistently, but I usually don't until the engine is at least running warm. I don't have a number (stock temp gauge is horribly inaccurate), but my engine runs a LOT better when warm. I imagine it has to do with fuel vaporization, but tolerances closing up probably have a small effect.I doubt it takes more than a minute for my HAI to warm up, because it is coming from a heat shield on the exhaust.

I know that didn't answer your question, but usually I wait till I "know" it is warm enough to run better. Probably that means closed loop, but I don't have a way to monitor that.

11-02-2010, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
usergone I have to start over? Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 214 Big inefficient truck - '94 Dodge Ram 2500 90 day: 12.1 mpg (US) Honda Civic - '84 Honda Civic DX Hatchback Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	I don't P&G all too consistently, but I usually don't until the engine is at least running warm. I don't have a number (stock temp gauge is horribly inaccurate), but my engine runs a LOT better when warm. I imagine it has to do with fuel vaporization, but tolerances closing up probably have a small effect.I doubt it takes more than a minute for my HAI to warm up, because it is coming from a heat shield on the exhaust. I know that didn't answer your question, but usually I wait till I "know" it is warm enough to run better. Probably that means closed loop, but I don't have a way to monitor that. Last edited by usergone; 11-02-2010 at 02:49 PM..