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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 07:08 PM
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Stock PROM vs. Aftermarket?

Does the stock PROM run a little richer than an aftermarket one? If so, why? Won't you have more power if it runs a little richer especially after extensive mods?

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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 07:59 PM
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Because it is usually rich where you don't want it, and not where you do.
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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 10:04 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Joseph Andres:
Does the stock PROM run a little richer than an aftermarket one? If so, why? Won't you have more power if it runs a little richer especially after extensive mods?
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The OEM cal is slighty rich, after all plugs are cheaper then rings.

The stock cal is designed for warranty claims, EPA, and to some degree drivibility.

Once you do some serious prom tuning you'll see that most cals are garbage.


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