LiFePo Starter Battery In Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2

[cr45]

Using my Ultra Gauge, I have taken some fuel flow rates at a selection of idle speeds.

Engine Fuel MAP
Speed Flow
(rpm) (G/hr) (psi)
750 0.14 3.8
1000 0.17 3.48
1250 0.21 3.34
1500 0.23 3.05
1750 0.29 3.19
2000 0.31 3.19

As my car has a MAP sensor with no MAF, the Ultra Gauge appears to assign a VE of 75% across the whole load/speed range and then calculates the air flow based on the manifold air density and this assumed VE. The fuel flow is then proportional to the air flow.

I am curious if any North American owners have measured idle fuel flows as their cars have a MAF sensor and thus the fuel numbers should be more accurate?

[cr45]

Deleted passenger mirror today and subsequently got a new mpg best on a 14 mile out and back trip that I have driven approx 10 times in this car. I always glide on down slopes when I can on this route as the traffic is very light.

New best 69.11 mpg US / 83 mpg IMP / 3.4 lit/100km

Engine started from cold - 62 oF water temp

Previous best on this route was 64.95 mpg US / 78 mpg IMP

The car appeared to glide with less retardation in speed compared to normal.

Just need some white insulation tape now to replace the green!

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by cr45

... Just need some white insulation tape now to replace the green!

Nice updates. Instead of tape, you might make a filler plate out of a white or gray plastic, prime it, and paint it an OEM white if you want maximum stealth. Alternately, a black plate to look like trim. There are examples of the builds already on EM. Search top left.

Did you get the lithium? How is it going?

[cr45]

Noticed there was next to no wind this evening and decided to take the car on a 22 mile circular route - non stop.

Used pulse and glide and a 42 mph top speed.

Engine was idling during glides.

Parked up on 76.44 mpg US / 91.8 mpg IMP / 3.077 lit/100 km

This is equivalent to a diesel doing 2.797 lit/100 km from both a thermal efficiency and a CO2 point of view.