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Jul 25, 2004 | 10:34 PM

16jake

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Richness

I recently put on SSI on my 3.0 with a dual exhaust and was told I should richen up my fuel mixture. Any help on how I can do this myself? thanks
jake

Jul 26, 2004 | 02:10 AM

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

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Jake:

You should not do this *****-nilly.

You'll need either a 4 or 5 Gas Analyzer, or an A/F meter such as the Innovative ones. Using a long 3mm allen wrench, you can set the idle CO to 2.5% where they run best (open loop).

Jul 26, 2004 | 12:26 PM

16jake

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sounds like I should take it in. What would a shop charge to do this? would it be worth it for me to buy the meter? thanks

Jul 26, 2004 | 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Steve I've very recently replaced all gaskets and seals, 0-rings etc on the top of the engine without splitting the crankcases and detailed my '78 SC engine, simultaneously I fitted early heat exchangers (not SSIs) and a Triad West Performance 2 in 2out exhaust. The result is my engine no longer hunts from cold start and revs like it is a new engine. I asked my mechanic who installed the engine to check the mixture and I assume he has set it on the rich side if at all. The only downside of my hard work is the engine now splutters into life from a cold start for a few seconds befoire bursting into life where previously the merest hit of the starter fired all cylinders instantly. I think it's mixture related any pointers for me?