> Subject: [TR] Are there any new hi-tech cheap gadgets I can
> buy to get my fuel mixture right ?
>
> This is for a Stag with the original twin ZS set up
Depends on how "cheap" you want. The wide-band O2 sensor/gauges are down to
where I think one would be a good investment. (Bought
one myself but haven't tried it yet.) A "lap top dyno" looks like a good tool
as well; though it doesn't tell you anything about
mixture directly, it can give you a sensitive indication as to whether your
last change made more power or less.
For the ultimate in cheap, though, use your eyes, ears and nose. If the
mixture is off very far, the engine will tell you it's
unhappy. Try a little richer, then a little leaner. Keep going in the "happy"
direction until it quits making any difference.
Without the "cheap" qualifier, I think one of the Holley adapters plus an
electronic TBI system would be the way to go. Or, if you
want to keep a more original appearance, I believe TWM Induction still sells
their throttle bodies that bolt on in place of the ZS
carbs (letting you keep the original "dogs hind leg" intake system). That,
combined with the wide-band O2, would let you nail the
mixture under any condition and even optimize for cruise economy vs full power.
I hope to try that setup myself someday, just to
see how much difference it makes.
Randall
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