Wifeys car has an automatic, and it never proceeds above 4000

 

Even in closed loop it must be wasting gas…. 

 

 

 

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 7:03 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: Increaqsing Miata 1.6 MPG (lpc)

 

The 1.6 ECU is very simplistic.  After 4000 rpm it goes to a single fuel
setting and, IIRC, ignores the O2.  To get maximum milage with the stock ECU
you have to drive less than 4000 rpm.  

 

Option 2 is to get an aftermarket ECU.  Option 3 is to put a 3.909 rear gear
or .75:1 5th gear to lower rpm.

 

Randy

 

 

Well I was researching the OTM Dodge Neon I will probably be buying, they
have 2 liters, are 300lb heavier, with 20% more horsepower and get 50%
BETTER gas mileage (high 30’s highway)

 

I wonder if the 1.6 Miata runs rich by design or something. I mean it’s a
lighter car with smaller displacement.  Could the O2 Sensor be intercepted
top force a leaner condition for cruising?

 





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