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Learn How to do an Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge Install at Home

What is an Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge? An air–fuel ratio meter monitors the air–fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine . Also called air–fuel ratio gauge, air–fuel meter, or air–fuel gauge, it reads the voltage output of an oxygen sensor , sometimes also called AFR sensor or lambda sensor. How Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor Works Benefits of Installing an Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge Different Air/Fuel Ratio Gauges Available in the Market The One We Picked Tools Required for Installation Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge Installation Step-by-Step Tools: -Air/Fuel Gauge (I used an autometer sport) -1 wire 1 volt O2 sensor (narrowband Bosch) -Wire insulation -22mm Open End wrench -Extra 18gauge wire (any color) -PB Blaster (optional) -Wire taps (16-18 gauge) -Heat Shrink Tubing (Optional) -Zip Ties -Wire Crimper -Solder/Electric tape (or you could use those small red tubes that connect the wires together...ur choice) Step By Step 1: I didnt disconnect my battery so i just started o...

Engine port matching principles/basics

Engine Port Matching Principles and Basics Engine port matching helps make performance gains by making the airflow more streamlined. It is usually performed because the inlet and outlet ports on the engine block are usually larger than those of the manifolds that connect to them. This allows for scope in the manufacturing process to allow for mismatched alignment. Generally the engine ports are larger in the upstream flow direction avoiding turbulence but power gains can be made by matching these up. Most internal surfaces are far from smooth due to the casting process so small gains are there to be had by smoothing out the rough edges although polishing the insides offers little if any extra gain. Engines need to breathe as freely as possible and obstructions, seams and pits cause turbulence and this is not very good for airflow. Generally speaking most standard non performance cars will benefit greatly from even a little DIY head porting. A high performance engine ...