Bosch Mono-Jetronic

[atsakiri at ford.com]

> and end up running rich (my Toyota P/U accelerates faster if you go WOT and
> then back off just a touch), but I don't know why. I can't see any danger
> running at stochiometric at WOT (but I can sure see why you don't want to go
> lean). I always assumed that manufacturers went open loop to run richer (more
> power) at WOT. Anyone know for sure?

One benefit of running rich at wide-open throttle (WOT) is lower
average exhaust temperature.  This may be one reason why manufacturers
elect to run rich at WOT, which I believe they do.


Anthony Tsakiris

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