Re: High MPG SBC Build
I can't remember kids name Kevin, only thing receipt says is Jennifer which I'm sure is accounting. Sent the guy a complete build sheet for the motor, and the VIN and he pulled up the factory chip. First chip would run, but billowed black smoke and BEST I got empty on the HWY we figured was 8mpg. Put about 1000 miles on it trying everything from adjustable regulator in the Holley TBI unit, to a chassis dyno. Was PIG fat and would never go closed loop. Washed the rings and had to hone and re-ring. Called and they insisted chip was right. Faxed a printout of the log from a Equis scaner. Never bothered to return my call. I washed my hands of em.
Found this OBD1 geek through my machinist (had written a number of ships for them) and the were raving about how great he is. Guy is 'sidetracked' but first chip was a billion % better than the Howell. Mileage went to 13mpg, was adjusting fuel in closed loop, Has a small 'flat spot' in low RPM's and he's working through it. Keep having me send the logs from the Equis scanner and he's on chip 3 getting it 'perfected'. Right now it's running like a CHAMP . He's slow as molassas in January getting things finalized. Not complaining, he isn't asking for a penney until it's perfect!
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.....It's kinda the same when your STUPID.
I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.
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