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- Wed Feb 18, 2004 6:37 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
- Topic: Aftermarket Issues with 5.7L Hemi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12335
Speed Density vs. Mass Air
Okay, I admit I'm not an engineer either, so I can't really speak with any authority on the relative merits of either engine management system. From what I've read, you can change from speed/density to mass airflow with a new ECU and the proper feedback sensors, but with modern computers controlling...
- Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:13 am
- Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
- Topic: Aftermarket Issues with 5.7L Hemi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12335
Speed Density
The problem with the new Hemi is that the engine controller uses Speed/Density to control air and fuel and spark timing. Any changes in airflow (in or out) are basically ignored, and can actually reduce performance. The advantages of Speed/Density are better consistency in a variety of conditions, b...
- Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:17 am
- Forum: General Hemi Discussion
- Topic: Hemi heads
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75828
Mixed up history
Chrysler did a great deal of work with hemi head engines in WWII, but it wasn't until the early '50s that they applied their knowlege to automotive engines. In the meantime a hemi head was made to fit the flathead ford. These ArDun heads were designed at least in part by Zora Arkus Duntov at Ford. W...