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Re: detonation, pre-ignition and back pressure
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 8/13/2005

I agree about the MAP cars. Usually when I get a car that has a MAP sensor and low fuel trims with no obvious culprit, I do a backpressure test. Retricted exhaust lowers manifold vacuum, especially under load which causes the PCM to over enrich (false load det... Login to read more.