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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 05:48 AM
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Default Running lean, what can I do?

I prefer not to spend 500 for LS1 edit or a Predator right now. So what are my other options? I'll be spraying a 100 dry shot by the end of the week, and I need to get it a little richer. It never dropped into the 12's A/F on the dyno, stayed in 14's then dipped into the 13's at the lowest point. Any cheap ideas?

Only mods are Blackwing, and Stainless Works headers.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:20 AM
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MAF Translator
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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MAF Translator
Yep, got mine on the Forum for $75.00 shipped. There are a few on C5 parts for sale now. I could not believe the difference it made. I Autotapped and found I was running very lean consistantly with my Blackwing, ported MAF and throttle body. The MAFT did the job. :yesnod:
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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A MAF Translator will do good for adjusting your air/fuel at Wide Open Throttle. Whatever changes you make to part throttle (BASE) it will eventually learn out with the 02s.

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