Re: EFI, Cams, PCII Questions...

From: HogDoctor (hog.doctor@execpc.com)
Date: Fri Feb 09 2001 - 21:00:54 CST


Steven Banks wrote:

> I have finally decided to basically go to the Stage II upgrade
> (which for my setup boils down to... larger fuel injectors, the SE-3 cam,
> adjustable pushrods, and the Stage II ECU upgrade). Thought the Stage II
> upgrade would be wise just to get the map burned in the ECM for the larger
> capacity fuel injectors. That way if the PCII should go tits up... it would
> go back to limp mode which would be the Stage II ECU (sounds like good
> reasoning to me).

You may be able to program the PC to run with the larger injectors, but there
would be a lot
of negative numbers. I once tried to run a stage II evo with a stage I ecm and
it belched black smoke and fouled the plugs. I would say the ECM software would
be
the best way to go with the new injectors.

>
>
> What I'm looking for is basically a little more oommph to (help) keep up
> with my TC-88 friends (or get closer... realistically ). So my questions
> are: Should I be considering a different (better) cam than the SE-3? I want
> more available juice in the mid range/cruising range for passing and just
> plain keeping up with the TC-88's (I'm 270 lbs and travel two up sometimes).

SE-3 isn't bad at all, but I don't like how the torque comes on like a switch
about 3000 rpm.
I prefer the SE-4 myself, with a little more compression, maybe 9.5:1. With the
power
commander and a dyno, you may be able to run upwards of 10:1 with a tight
squish.

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