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Subject:Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
From:EMZ
Date:Sat, 15 Jan 2000 00:36:27 -0500

Thank you, for keeping the list straight..... I don't have the
time, otherwise I would be writing what you have.
    To the rest of you.....
    Please stop this stupid thread.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Fri, 14 Jan 2000, Marshall Ruskin wrote:

> Not me - because it's snake oil, IMHO.
>
> Digijet/Digifant fuel injectors cannot be "on" for more time than they
> already are on, at full throttle.
>
> Therefore, said chip cannot boost or increase fuel flow - not possible
> because there is NO MORE TIME for fuel to flow.
>
> Only improvements possible could come from, as I have said before, higher
> fuel pressure from the fuel pressure regulator, or possibly bigger
> injectors.
>
> And this would have to be done in conjunction with modifying/recalibrating
> the AFM.
>
> Why?
>
> Because at full throttle - our AFM's are essentially maxed out - and cannot
> meter any more air.
>
> How is said fuel injection system to maintain Lambda, if it cannot meter the
> differential air, hmmm?
>
> Too bad wasserboxers doen't use CIS, which has tremendous headroom for
> tuning.
>
> Marshall Ruskin
> 84 Westy
>
>
> >How is this for an idea:
> >
> >Let's all "chip" in and buy Robert Lilly the chip, on the condition he
> >do another dyno test and share the before and after results on the
> >Vanagon.com site.  You really need to have a complete solution, from
> >improved intake to exhaust to get full advantage of any single mod, and
> >Robert has the rockers, chrome moly push rods, mild cam grind, match
> >porting, and exhaust.  All are needed to improve engine breathing and
> >get the maximum ROI.  This would be interesting, I'd kick in ten bucks!
> >
> >$369.00 for the chip, divided by how many?  Are 40 or 50 of us willing
> >to shell out $10 to satisfy our "inquiring minds?"
> >
> >What do you think Robert?
> >
> >--
> >Stuart MacMillan
> >Manager, Case Program
> >800-909-8244 ext 208
> >
> >Getting your share of the Net yet?
> >http://www.cobaltgroup.com
> >http://www.casedealer.com/demo
> >http://www.caseihdealer.com/demo
> >
>

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