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Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-06-2022, 10:36 AM
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Posted By booster
While it makes sense that shorter time at richer...

While it makes sense that shorter time at richer mixture compared to longer time leaner would use very close to the same amount of energy to do the required work, I think in most cases you do use...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-06-2022, 10:29 AM
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Posted By booster
In a setup with normal, narrow band, O2 sensors...

In a setup with normal, narrow band, O2 sensors those sensors are only accurate at 14.7 AFR, although they are able to see the difference and send a different voltage. But that voltage is not very...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-05-2022, 04:21 PM
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Posted By booster
Very interesting stuff. I am a bit surprised at...

Very interesting stuff. I am a bit surprised at the six speed losing that much speed, but it is not maxed so more rpm would probably change it some. We also keep the rpm in about that range if...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-04-2022, 07:23 AM
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Posted By booster
The tq and hp curves are at full throttle and I...

The tq and hp curves are at full throttle and I don't know what exactly the PE ratios they used are as I haven't looked for them in the LQ4 engine programming section. If the PE is like GM did on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2014, 10:57 PM
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Posted By booster
Re: How much power is enough?

At that speed, you could also be in the "ugly spot" of the drivetrain programming, which can make things run warm, especially the transmission, and on the Chevies the cooler is almost always in the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2014, 08:22 PM
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Posted By booster
Re: How much power is enough?

You need to do the Nascar pop out of line for air routine, or drop back from anything big. :mrgreen: The airflow blocked is huge, and will cause the temp of your van to climb. When we had electric...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2014, 07:01 PM
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Posted By booster
Re: How much power is enough?

Ours does have the 4.10 rear end.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2014, 02:49 PM
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Views: 9,242
Posted By booster
Re: How much power is enough?

I had dug out some torque curves on the 6.0 engines a while ago, and finally found them.

Here is the 6.0 that is in our 2007 Express. It is one of the last before the went to variable valve...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
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Posted By booster
Re: How much power is enough?

The Fords do look to be the clear winners in the power categories. I agree that the Ecoboost might be a very good solution to the rolling hills, as the turbo can increase the output at the same rpm...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-17-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
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Posted By booster
How much power is enough?

With all the new models and engine/transmission combinations showing up, there have been quite a few sidebar conversations about if they are powerful enough, or not. Lots of good opinions, and...
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