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WTK: A/F Ratio in a diesel. Would it work?
Posted: May 12th, 2014, 9:40 pm
by NMN_57
Considering adding a couple gauges to monitor the status of my D40 as she will be seeing a couple mods performance wise.
Not sure however if an Air/Fuel Ratio gauge would work....checked it on some forums online but that hasn't helped clarify anything much.
Then there's the option to buy a wideband.
Can anyone more knowledgeable on this topic shed some light for me?
Re: WTK: A/F Ratio in a diesel. Would it work?
Posted: May 13th, 2014, 10:12 am
by 3stagevtec
I was always curious to know how a wideband O2 sensor would survive in a diesel engine's exhaust system.. I always figured it would get plugged up with soot quickly and start giving erroneous readings.
Re: WTK: A/F Ratio in a diesel. Would it work?
Posted: May 13th, 2014, 7:19 pm
by NMN_57
The narrowband won't work I believe for that same reason.
The wideband however might?
Then there's the use of a pyrometer to measure the EGT which can give you an idea of how rich/lean the air/fuel mixture is..
Re: WTK: A/F Ratio in a diesel. Would it work?
Posted: May 13th, 2014, 8:15 pm
by CD4Accord
EGT gauge (pyrometer) is basically the only gauge that can help you determine how your vehicle is running and fuelling... An O2 sensor wouldnt survive very long I suspect
Re: WTK: A/F Ratio in a diesel. Would it work?
Posted: May 13th, 2014, 10:02 pm
by 3stagevtec
What about dyno tuning to get the mix right? A dyno tune should give you the ideal mix for max horsepower.. then you can tweak from there for a more daily setting etc. (i'm not big into diesel tuning, so correct me if wrong)
Re: WTK: A/F Ratio in a diesel. Would it work?
Posted: May 14th, 2014, 9:31 pm
by NMN_57
Thanks for the input CD4, I'm leaning toward the pyro more now.....just a bit more pricey....
Anyone knows where sells them locally? If at all?
That's something to think about 3stage...I'm new to diesel tuning, so any ideas that may spark a thought are highly appreciated