car computers

From: Rob Deker <deker_at_digitaladdiction.com>
Date: Mon Aug 17 01:07:27 1998

On Sun, 16 Aug 1998, Joe wrote:

> sing. You should hear two of those on a 426 Hemi at WOT!
>
Big old engines, big old computers...the appeal is pretty similar...What's
the Hemi in?

> And if you tweak the engine for more efficiency,
> >many of them automatically compensate -- no need to swap out jets and
> >other mechanical parts by trial end error.
>
> Yes but I can still swap a jet faster than I can burn an EPROM! The big
> advantage of the EFI is that it's more precise than a carburator, can
> monitor and adjust for more conditions and employs feed back sensors for
> even more precise control.
>
Don't forget the most important thing, you can REALLY control the spark
curve :)

> Another motor-head!
> >
And one more.

rob
Received on Mon Aug 17 1998 - 01:07:27 BST