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Re: [GMCnet] 16.5 to 1 lean burn cruise isn't a problem with the Howell/GM system. [message #324214 is a reply to message #324207] Fri, 22 September 2017 14:40 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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This is kind of off topic but why should I switch to FI?
Does it pay out or is more of a nice toy to add the bigger toy we drive?

On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 11:22 AM, Gary Worobec wrote:

> I concur, I have a WB A/F gauge with my Howell FI and routinely get that
> reading on lean cruise.
>
> Gary
>> On Sep 22, 2017, at 9:57 AM, Chris Geils via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> You can get away with 16:1 A/F at light load up to say a 65 mph level
> road cruise load. I'd suggest dialing in with the benefit of at least one
>> exhaust thermocouple and someone with real good hearing if you don't
> have a knock sensor. You'll likely need to go richer with any headwind or
> grade
>> load.
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>> 1978 26' Kingsley w/ very few mods; Headers, Progressive Dynamics 9040,
> aux trans cooler, one repaint in stock colors, R134a, Al rad, 50k mi
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