Dennis Haynes wrote: > > Any vehicle equipped with an O2 sensor is also equipped with a 3-way Cat. > The Vanagon uses this set up to eliminate the need for an EGR valve. Lean > mixtures and high compression increase peak flame temperatures. This > increases the production of NOx. Over advance timing also contributes to > NOx. > Just wanted to add that the over-advance of the timing causes early expansion of the combustion gasses that gets compressed and causes higher peak pressures and temps; it also kills net power.
-- Best Regards, Scot Douglas Project Engineer; Chrysler/Mitsubishi Joint Programs Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America P: (313) 971-0900 x32 F: (313) 971-0901 |
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