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Old 12-16-2013, 07:06 PM   #7 (permalink)
doviatt
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Originally Posted by spacemanspif View Post
I have just a vacuum gauge that swings from 0 to 30 so the slightest bit of foot movement reflects quite clearly on the gauge face. Yes, you can lift off every so slightly and see a change on the vacuum gauge with no change on the speedo. If using a boost/vac gauge there might not be enough vac. swing to see the subtle changes.
Bingo. Correlate this behavior with a MPGuino, fine tune your response behavior and actual fuel usage from the MPGuino at each vac position and you have the magic.

This is what I do anyway. Your Mileage May Vary

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