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Subject:Re: Injector color question
From:Chris S
Date:Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:06:05 -0400

Let me add that my DJ code WBX has an additional lambda ECU and the
engine did not originally come with an O2 sensor. I have not detected
any difference in engine operation with or without this ECU.

Also, the engine now is quieter. It had an angry edge to it which is
now diminished.

 I also eplaced the idle control valve which was apparently bypassing
some vacuum. The icv and the injectors are the only variables.
2009/10/14, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>:
> Looking forward to hearing more about this.
>
> The injectors are controlled by the ECU based on O2 so I'm guessing that
> variations in flow rate -- within reasonable limits -- would be something
> the ECU would be able to compensate for.
>
> Full open throttle is a different story, I betcha.
>
> My guesses only, I expect enlightenment from those who know these things.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>
>
>
> On 10/14/2009 12:06 PM Chris S wrote:
>
>> I pulled the injectors from my DJ-code engine to replace them with a set
>> from an MV-code 2.1L.  The original injectors were yellow, while the
>> MV-code
>> injectors are black.  Is there a significance to this color?  Both engines
>> are from 1989.
>>
>> I'm asking because now, although smoother, I feel there's a little less
>> power when accelerating from 65 to 80 mph.  I thought maybe the black
>> injectors had lower flow rates.
>>
>> --
>> Chris S.
>> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>>
>

--
Chris S.
Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"

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