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Can I use a smog machine to tune my car???? newly supercharged

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  • Start date Start date Sep 10, 2004

IMPORTSMOKER

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I have access to a smog machine at my scool...but not the power dyno...i know that the smog dyno displays the air/fuel ratio....so couldn't i use that machine to adjust timing and fuel pressure to get a good tune with my now supercharged setup??....if ANYONE has done this or has advice please help....i want to know what im doing when i get the green light to put my car on there....im just looking to get a good air/fuel ratio....ill put it on a real mustang dyno when money is flowing better....also...my current tune is 12deg timing (spout in) with msdbtm at 2deg per boost...fuel pressure at 41psi...pushing 5 psi boost at 6000rpm..no detonation...no fmu...30#ers and 255lph pump...thanks
 

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A five gas will tell you if your rich or lean. Not very good for tuning.

Just wait untill you get into Hot Rod. You can dyno tune it there.

BTW I also see that you are in "undercar" and have had Basc Engines, Electrical and brakes.
 
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