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1983 308 QV and Colorado Emissions

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Lwignall, Oct 20, 2022.

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  1. Lwignall

    Lwignall Rookie

    Sep 3, 2022
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    Luke Wignall
    First, anyone else have a hard time getting the test done? Repeated dilution failures, but ultimately passed all but HC. Was running rich at this altitude, so figured, but 10x limit at 2000 seemed a bit much. Found the thread on adjusting the injector premix (yes, they really did mean very, VERY small adjustments…). Got it a hair off stall at idle, smells way better, retested, same 2000 measurement? Something is off. Ideas?
     
  2. Dave Bertrand

    Dave Bertrand Formula Junior
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    Dec 24, 2005
    824
    Castle Rock, CO
    Is your O2 sensor working? Scuderia Rampante got my 328 to pass last year. If you need to take it somewhere, that's the place.
     
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  3. Lwignall

    Lwignall Rookie

    Sep 3, 2022
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    Denver
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    Luke Wignall
    (Face palm) This might explain why it still feels sluggish (rich), yes? I expected some elevation hit but this feels like too much, getting beaten at the line by a Prius is making me sob between shifts. Thanks for the recommendation, I have scheduled work with Maranello Motorworks (thoughts, past experience anyone?) but would like to sort this out sooner for the sake of registration.
     
  4. Dave Bertrand

    Dave Bertrand Formula Junior
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    Dec 24, 2005
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    Castle Rock, CO
    I haven't used MM but I know others that have, and they were very happy. Bill Evenden has a great reputation.

    They say a naturally aspirated engine loses 3% of horsepower for every 1,000' of elevation. So you're probably down 35 hp from factory spec. We need turbos up here :D
     
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