AFR = 0, Lambda = 1
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FWIW, widebands typically measure equivelency ratio, then use that to calculate lambda. AFR is then estimated by multiplying lambda by a fixed fuel multiplier (typically 14.7). So, if you are using AFR for tuning, you are already really using lambda, just multiplied by a fixed amount.
I actual find lambda a lot more intuitive than the psuedo AFR from a wideband. For me, mentally tuning to, say .78 lambda at different altitudes makes sense - I'm looking for the same mixture relative to stoich for the same relative efficiency. Using the same 'afr' seems wrong, because I am aware of the thinner air. Of course, using the same lambda or AFR will both *be* wrong at altitude if your wideband does not allow you to calibrate for the actual partial pressure at a given location.
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I actual find lambda a lot more intuitive than the psuedo AFR from a wideband. For me, mentally tuning to, say .78 lambda at different altitudes makes sense - I'm looking for the same mixture relative to stoich for the same relative efficiency. Using the same 'afr' seems wrong, because I am aware of the thinner air. Of course, using the same lambda or AFR will both *be* wrong at altitude if your wideband does not allow you to calibrate for the actual partial pressure at a given location.
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FWIW, widebands typically measure equivelency ratio, then use that to calculate lambda. AFR is then estimated by multiplying lambda by a fixed fuel multiplier (typically 14.7). So, if you are using AFR for tuning, you are already really using lambda, just multiplied by a fixed amount.
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so if somone was to swap over to E85 where like 8 or 9 or somthing is stoich how would i be trying to read that to tune under WOT sense my wideband only goes to 9.0 (have the ngk afx).
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