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Old 10-12-2007, 08:26 AM   #542 (permalink)
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Default Re: Lean Misfires at 2700-2800 rpm

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Originally Posted by ProwlerGT View Post
Is the thought here that fuel vapor gives your engine "more combustible air"? Any odd affects to having it pre-MAF (MAS)? Whats the point in having the vapors go through the intake anyway? I know this is listed in the emissions section, but I still don't get it. Is this a safety precaution in case the gas tank get too hot or too pressurized?
By hooking it up pre-maf & pre-turbo there is a relatively constant source of gentle vacuum (while the car is in vacuum) pulling the vapors from the tank. When the car is turned off the valve closes and no vapors are allowed to escape. From what I understand, this is generally for safety reasons. ie. if someone rear ends you, you don't want to have a pressurized tank of gas.
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