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Starting the 406 first time

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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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Starting the 406 first time

OK, i am still a week or three out from running my new 406. My concern is that the chip will be way off and will make the rings seal poorly from being too rich. Is this a concern? How would I make a "best guess" chip?
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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For break-in, I say go with stock 19 or 22lb injectors until you can get your chip in-tune. Stay at low rpm and under half throttle.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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I you're really that concerned then you could always order a custom chip from Ed Wright and that will definitely get you in the general area you need to be in.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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Gofaster, don't you have eprom burning equipment? I was under the impression you did.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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Yeah, I have eprom stuff. But all I can do is really guess before I start the engine. I don't know how critical it is to have the a/f close on initial start up. I doubt I can guess like ed wright can either. I need the crutch of scanning and logging! Thanks
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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Hey, guys, dont leave me hanging!
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