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Old 11-21-2008, 11:29 AM   #6 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan
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Oh, I didn't realize yours was the earlier model. The numbers are probably similar, though.

I like to watch Load. Above 95% or so, it goes into Open Loop and enrichment - dumps extra fuel in. Avoid that. TPS is simply throttle position - your right foot. I use ~75% load for my pulses. For steady state, try backing off the throttle a notch when you're at speed. You can likely let it up a notch and still maintain speed, with a couple mpg gain.
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