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HarleyBidness
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Too lean

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Neighbors ... 2002 Lincoln Blackwood is running too lean. The intake is replaced with aftermarket cold air, MAF upped to 90mm, and exhaust modified to copy Lightning exhaust. The crossover "T" connection is removed and replaced with individual pipes routed into a dual input/single output muffler and 3" single exhaust pipe. There were no problems during the process until the exhaust modification. Immediately ..... the Blackwood lost 4mpg fuel economy, but screamed. It is so hot, by comparison.

The improved performance and loss of fuel economy led me to think that the engine was running rich. Diablo Predator says too lean. Just a guess, but I think that ECU has gone into an emergency mode to enrich the fuel mixture.

What to do? Maybe y'all wouldn't mind sharing your experience and education. thanks, your neighbor, HarleyBidness 8)
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Re: Too lean

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you need a custom tune especially for that MAF...
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Re: Too lean

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Mike ..... thanks for your reply and suggestion. I would like to try using the capability of the Diablo Predator U-7153 that I have already. Will you do me the favor of telling me what functions to adjust and perhaps ... how much? thanks, your neighbor, ron 8)
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Re: Too lean

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not that simple...the MAF curve needs to be changed for that different MAf, its not something you can do through the handheld.

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Re: Too lean

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Mike .... what if the OE MAF is reinstalled? thanks, your neighbor, ron 8)
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Re: Too lean

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yeah, the stock MAF should make it all work again....
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