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Old 08-03-2014, 01:17 PM   #10 (permalink)
Stacygifford
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Originally Posted by iveyjh View Post
I have been running up to 22.4 to 1 AFR in my 2000 Metro for a couple of years with none of problems you speak of. I run an EGT sensor and have found that running lean actually decreases the combustion temps. A little lean from stoich under load produces hotter temps.
An EGT gauge/sensor would be a must have. The temps under load is the concern. For normal causing (for someone who drives economical) it wouldn't cause a problem.

However the problem arises whenever aggressive driving styles come into play.
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