Installed rebuilt 302 rated at 340hp

Tiny
WWEBER1
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  • 1995 FORD BRONCO
  • 154,000 MILES
Even with all factory EFI stuff, I thought I would have seen an significant increase in performance. Not so. With the aid of other mechanics, I've upgraded Injectors from the stock 19lb, to 24's. Some change, but still quite sluggish - when compared to stock. Next, I went to an open flow exhaust system: new Cat, muffler, and 3" pipe. Again, some gain, but maybe back to stock numbers. Lastly, I added a 61MM Throttle Body. Once again, some gains, but nothing that I expected. Oh, I almost forgot - I added a BBK pressure regulator and meter. Stock fuel pressure is approximately 37psi; I upped the pressure to 40psi - to compensate for the 24lb Injectors. Occassionally, I'll get a 'check engine' light and code 730 (too rich). Actually, that's when I backed off the fuel pressure from 44 to 40. Now I still get the code 730, but less often. Performance sucks. Sometimes idle gets messed up. Sometimes to the point that the engine quite. Restarts okay, idles okay. Could the MAP be bad? Other ideas?
Friday, October 14th, 2011 AT 10:53 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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The problem is that the computer is designed a certain way. The items you have changed are not recognized by the computer. The rich mixture is from the higher fuel pressure.
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Friday, October 14th, 2011 AT 11:14 PM

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