RX-7
CONTENTS
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TITLE
ENGINE
LUBLICATION
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL AND EMISSION
CONTROL
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FUEL AND EMISSION
CONTROL
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MANUAL
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(ELECTRONICALLY -CONTROLLED)
FRONT AND REAR AXLES
STEERING SYSTEM
BRAKING SYSTEM
SUSPENSION
BODY 14
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
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SYSTEM
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SYSTEMS
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SYSTEMS (TURBO)
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TRANSMISSION
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(NON-
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TURBO)
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SECTION
1
2
3
4
5
7
9
10
11
13
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ENGINE
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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURAL VIEW
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERCHANGEABILITY
TENSION BOLT
FRONT COVER
ROTOR
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C-
CC-
C-
C-
C-
CC-
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2
2
4
5
6
7
8
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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
The 13B
improved engine performance.
Major changes
1.
Rotor : Lighter, rotor recess shape change to increase compression ratio
2.
Tension bolt : Strengthening ribs added
3.
Front cover : Shape changed for new metering
4.
Side housings : Inlet port erea enlarged
STRUCTURAL VIEW
HOUSING-RELATED PARTS
in
the 1989
RX-7
is
basically the same as
FRONT HOUSING
in
the previous model but with some modli
oil
pump
FRONT ROTOR HOUSING
c:=:-
_
FRONT OIL SEAL
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REAR HOUSING
REAR ROTOR HOUSING
INTERMEDIATE
HOUSING
C-2
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97UOCX·502
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TING-RELATED
PARTS
BALANCE WEIGHT
ECCENTRIC PULLEY
REAR ROTOR
' •
FRONT ROTOR
DRIVE PLATE
COUNTER WEIGHT
FLYWHEEL
-.
C-3
SPECIFICATIONS
cc
Model
(cu
1n)
Item
Eng1ne type Rotary eng1ne
Displacement
Number
Combustion
Compression
A1r
Port
of cyl1nders and
chamber
Induction
t1m1ng
rat10
Intake
Exhaust
arrangement
type
Open
Close
Open
Close
Pnmary 4S 0 ATOC
Secondary
Auxiliary
Pnmary
Secondary
Auxil1ary
Turbo Non-Turbo
6S4 X 2 (40.0 X
2 rotors. longitudinal
Bathtub
9.0 1
4 port
1nduct1on
32°
ATOC
S0°
ABOC
soo
ABOC
0
7S
BBDC
48°
ATOC
2)
6 port
32°
4S
40°
30°
80"
9.7 1
1nduct1on
ATOC
0
ATOC
ABOC
ABOC
ABOC
~~
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Fuel
supply
lgn1t1on
(Green
Idle
grounded)
t1ming
1-p1n)
speed
system EGI
(w1th
grounded)
(w1th
test
test
connector
connector
(Green
Tra1l1ng
Lead1ng
1-pln)
rpm
± 2 ' ATOC (REO)
20°
so
±
1 o ATOC (YELLOW)
750 ± 25
l,~
97UOCX 504
C-4
INTERCHANGEABILITY
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,.,,ng
chart shows interchangeability of major components of the previous model and the 1989 mode'
X Not interchangeable
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ated
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r1S
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:~at1ng-
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a~ed
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Part
Front rotor hous1ng
Rear rotor hous1ng
Front
hous1ng
i ntermed1ate housing
Rear housing
seal1ng
nner
Outer sealing rubber
Front cover
Orl
pan
Tens1on
::ccentnc shaft
Rotor
~~pex
S de
seal
:::orner
3a',ance weight I
J I pump dnve sprocket
: :centr1c
'C
=centnc shaft bypass valve - -
~
. ·ey lock bolt
~
.
:.
heel
• · beanng
.1ter
rubber
bolt
seal
seal
shaft pulley t
(MIT)
(MIT)
we1ght
(A/T)
-1
. -
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I
+
J
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l
I,
Interchangeability
X
X
0
X
0
X
0
X
0
0
0
X
0
X
0
0
X
0
X
Remark
• Knock sensor boss added
• Inlet port area enlarged
• Shape changed to Incorporate new
tng
Oil
pump
• Ribs added
•
We1ght
•
Combustion chamber shape changed
• Shape changed
• Shape changed
• Shape changed
•
We1ght
•
Shape changed
•
We1ght
'
to
center of shank
reduct1on
reduct1on
reduct1on
metw
•
C-5
TENSION BOLT
...
OTHERS
No.18 BOLT
(}1
T
STRENGTHNING RIBS
128 ± 2mm
HEAT-SHRINK PROTECTOR
lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(5.04 ± 0.08 in)
NOTE
No.1? SOL
OTHERS. THERE IS AN IDENTIFICATION
The strength of the tension bolts
The tension
transmiss1on of eng1ne noise. To reduce this noise. the heat-shrik protector
through the intermediate housing boss. The No. 18
protector).
shrunk
bolt installed into the No. 18 hole differs from others
If
the bolt
w1th
a l1ghter or match.
T IS LONGER THAN
MARK.
1s
increased by addit1on of strengthening ribs
is
reused and the protector
No.18 BOLT
bolt
is
damaged, replace the protector. The protector
C-6
in
that
is
supplied as an assembly (bolt
in
the middle of the shank.
it
is
not fully enclosed. lead1ng to
is
used on the bolt where
w1th
washer and
97UOCI 506
1t
goes
1s
easily
,
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FRONT COVER
FRONT COVER GASKET
FRONT COVER
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~BACKUP
0-RING
RING
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· 989
:::::ded
RX-7
front cover
between the front cover and front housing for improved sealing.
is
changed to incorporate a new metering
C-7
oil
97UOCX 507
pump.
ROTOR
TURBO
RIBS
NON-TURBO
RIBS
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A
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v
A A
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A~
1 0.9mm (0.43 in)
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4
8.8mm (0.35 in)
r---/1
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The rotor
9.7 :
These improvements
The rotor ribs are redesigned for increased strength.
The combustion chamber rotor recess
The rotor for turbo and non-turbo engines are distinguished by the rotor recess shape.
in
the 1989
1 for non-turbo model) than the previous engine.
RX-7
results
is
lighter and provides a higher compression ratio (9.0 : 1 for turbo model and
in
a engine with more power and torque.
1s
made more uniform by utilizing a mechanical cutting process.
97UOCX 508
C-8
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURAL VIEW
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERCHANGEABILITY
METERING OIL PUMP
OUTLINE
OPERATION
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
SERVICE POINT
OIL FILTER
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D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
DDD-
D-
D-
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2
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
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OUTUNE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
-~e
lubncation system of the 1989
"lents have been made
1 A new electronically controlled metering
oil
pump for reduced
2 A smal!-size
oil
filter
as
described below.
oil
consumption and improved reliability.
is
used and
STRUCTURAL VIEW
RX-7
its
installation procedure
is
basically the same
oil
pump
is
adopted instead
as
the previous model. but some improve-
of
the previous mechanical metering
is
different.
MANIFOLD
OIL NOZZLE
TURBOCHARGER
HOUSING
0-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Lubncat1on system
Type
011
pump
Control valve relief pressure
Oil cooler
Regulator valve
Oil filter
Eccentnc shaft bypass valve
Oil
capaCity
Eng1ne
oil
(API
Number
1
1 D1ameter x
Type
Rel1ef
Rel1ef
Type
Rel1ef
Total (dry
011
Oil cooler
011
serv1ce)
of rotors
w1dth
temperature
pressure dlfferent1al kPa
rel1ef
pressure kPa
pressure
eng1ne)
pan
filter , actory-1nstalled
l1ters
(US qt Imp qt) i Serv1ce parts
of rotor
d1fferent1al
rel1ef
temperature
Engine model
kPa (kg/cm
(kg/em'.
(kg/em'.
kPa
(kg/em'.
l1ters
(US qt. Imp qt)
liters
(US qt. Imp qt)
l1ters
(US
\ F
I
qt
_____
mm
2
oc
oc
Imp
.
ps1)
(°F)
ps1)
(°F)
(1n)
ps1)
ps1)
qt)
_[_________
50 X 17.5
Turbo
(1
97 X
A1r
349
Fuel
Force-fed
Trocho1d
069)
1.079 (11.0.
cooled.
60-65
(140-149)
(3
56. 50)
490 (5.0. 71)
Full flow.
98
60 (140) or below
5.8 (6 1 5.1)
4.4 (4.7. 3
0.85 (0.90. 0
0.19 (0.20 0 17)
0.17 (0.18. 0 15)
eff1c1enr·
2
50 X 12.5 (1.97 X 0.49)
156)
w1th
bypass valve
or below
at
60°C
paper
element
(1.0. 14)
9)
75)
SF
(M1neral oil only)
Non-Turbo
(140"F)
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97UODX
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507
INTERCHANGEABILITY
The following chart shows interchangeability of major components of the previous model and the 1989 model.
Interchangeable X Not Interchangeable
Interchangeability
X
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Remark
Oil
pump
unchanged
Baffle plate for turbo model
Shape
changed
Small-s1ze filter used
Shape
changed
el1m1nated
97UODX
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503
011
pump
rl1eterlllg
0 I
f1lter
--1ous1ng
J
_c_o_o_le_r
Part
oil
pump
oil
nozzle Shape cr1anged
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0-3
METERING OIL PUMP
OUTLINE
An electronically controlled metering
oil
pump
The ECU bases
It
then sends a pulse signal to control the
for reduced
it
calculation of engine
oil
consumption. This new metering
temperature and intake air amount (load condition).
The same metering
TURBO
oil
pump
is
used for turbo and non-turbo engines, but the
HOUSING OIL NOZZLE
oil
pump
is
used instead of the previously used mechan1cal metering
oil
needs on the input from various sensors.
oil
discharge amount according to engine speed,
oil
pump
is
controlled by the
oil
nozzle plumbing
eng1ne
eng1ne
control unit.
coolant
1s
different
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MANIFOLD OIL NOZZLE
NON-TURBO
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NON-TURBO
0-4
97UODX·504
OPERATION
The
oil
discharge mechanism
the previous mechanical metering
is
ing worm, which
The
oil
discharge amount
The plunger rides against the taper
changes to
Stepping motor operation
the optimum
control the
oil
driven by the eccentric shaft.
oil
discharge for
in
the new electronically controlled metering oil pump
oil
is
controlled by movement
discharge amount.
is
monitored by the
all
driving conditions.
is
the same
pump. The plunger and differential plunger are driven through the driv-
of
of
the control pin.
pos1t1on
the control
As
the
sensor, which results
p1n.
p1n
moves up or down, the plunger stroke
in
the engine control unit setting
STEPPING MOTOR
as
that
/
in
CONTROL PIN
f
OIL
DRIVING WORM
DIFFERENTIAL PLUNGER
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
If
the engine control unit senses a malfunction of the stepping motor or
place.
takes
The engine control unit fixes the control pin to
tion to engine speed
The
vehicle can be driven normally
step range.
' the
oil
injection needs exceed the lowest compensation step range. fuel injection
~1gine
speed and resultant oil injection requirements.
only without any load compensation.
as
long
its
lowest compensation step, and
as
the
oil
injection needs are within the lowest compensation
D-5
posit1on
SUB-PLUNGER
97UODX 505
sensor. fail-safe function
oil
is
discharged
is
restricted to limit the
in
propor-
SERVICE POINT
OIL FILTER
The 1989
The service oil filter
RX-7
has a small-size
is
oil
filter. The factory-installed oil filter differs from the service parts oil filter.
the same as that used for the Mazda 323 B-series engine. '
.....
Oil filter capacity
ctory 1nstalled
rvice part
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019
0.17
(0.20, 0.17)
(0
18.
0.15)
liters (US qt,
_,]
Imp
qt)
97UODX 508
Replacement
1.
Remove the oil filter with a suitable wrench.
2.
Use a clean rag to wipe clean the mounting surface on the
engine.
3.
Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the rubber seal
of the new filter.
4.
Hand tighten the oil filter until the rubber seal contacts the
base, and then tighten the filter an additional 1-1/6 turn with
a wrench.
5.
Start the engtne and inspect for leaks around the filter seal. ·
6.
Check the oil level and
add
oil as necessary.
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0-6
COOLING SYSTEM
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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURAL VIEW
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERCHANGEABILITY
COOLING FAN
WATER PUMP
THERMOSTAT
RADIATOR
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EEE-
E-
EEEE-
97UOEX 501
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
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OUTLINE
OUTLINE
The cooling system of the 1989
have been
1.
The number of cooling fan blades
2.
In
3.
A new radiator with a filler
4.
In
STRUCTURAL VIEW
OF
CONSTRUCTION
RX-7
is
basically the same as the previous model but certain improvements
made
conJunction with the cooling
conjunction with the radiator modification, the thermostat cover and thermostat gasket shapes are changed.
as described below.
fan
modification, the shape of the water pump
cap
body
is
increased from 8 to 1 0 for improved cooling performance.
is
changed for improved rigidity.
is adopted for improved serviceability.
THERMOSTAT
~
WATER PUMP
RESERVOIR
FROM HEATER
(/
fj
ELECTRIC
COOLING
FAN
FAN RELAY
RADIATOR CAP
FILLER CAP BODY
DRAIN PLUG
E-2
97UOEX-502
SPECIFICATIONS
nts
Item
Cool1ng
Coolant capac1ty
/Vater
Tl1ermostat
Rad1ator
'ller
Cool1ng fan
method
pump
cap
W1th
heater
Type
Pulley
rat1o
Type
Open1ng
Full
Full
[
Type
Relief pressure
Type
Number
Outer
Type
temperature
ope'l
open
of blades
d1ameter
liters (US qt.
(speed)
temperature
l1ft
Engine
kPa
mode~
Imp
°C
oc
mm
2
(kg/cm
•
mm
qt)
(°F) i
(oF) i
(1n)
ps1)
(1n)
Turbo
Water-cooled,
8.7 (9.2 7.7)
forced
Ce'ltnfugal
Non-Turbo
c1rculat:o'l
7.3
(7
7 c
~
1 1.22
Wax. bottom
I
80.5-83.5
95
I
8-10
Corrugated
74-103
(0.75-1.05.
Thermo-modulated
bypass
(177
-182)
(203)
(0.31-0.39)
f1n
11-15)
10
390
(15 35)
Electncal
-
mm
w
(1n)
255
90
5
(10.04)
:
(;CtriC
COOling
i Capac1ty
Number
Outer d1ameter
of blades
INTERCHANGEABILITY
~.
;co
following chart shows the major components interchangeability between the previous model
· ?39 model.
· ·_?•changeable
· ":Jstat
:
c::or
:
:::Jr
cap
'lQ fan
Parts
X
Not
Interchangeable
Interchangeability
X
X
X
c
X
Shape
Rubber
Shape
Blade
changed
gasket used
changed
number
Increased
Remark
c:·
)02
··::
::ooling fan
0
E-3
COOLING FAN
FAN DRIVE
The thermomodulate cooling fan used
in
the 1989 RX-7 has 10 blades and a
blades and double bearing of the previous model, which result
ing fan drive characteristics
cause the water
pump
is
the same as the previous model but the fan-dr1ve
shaft bearing mounting diameter
is
larger.
E-4
s1ngle
in
improved cooling performance. The cool-
bear1ng 1nstead of 8
1s
not Interchangeable be-
•_/
WATER PUMP
SHAFT BEARING
PULLEY BOSS
\
BEARING HOUSING
@~
EXTRA RIBS
I
I
WATER
WATER PUMP BODY
PUMP GASKET
"'
\ -
-
97UOEX
:.
:=::er
pump shape
•.
·-g
housing : Extra ribs are used for improved rigidity.
·-.·
:Jump gasket : The shape
...
:::earing and pulley boss : The shaft bearing shaft outer diameter and pulley boss inner diameter are
·.
· :Jump body : The body shape
·-=-·~al
parts are interchangeable with the previous
is
changed to incorporate the new cooling fan and thermostat.
is
changed because of the bearing housing change .
increased to incorporate the new
is
changed to incorporate the new thermostat and cover. The water thermoswitch for automatic transmission and Turbo
is
in
the
pump
body.
RX-7.
cooling fan.
models
E-5
505
THERMOSTAT
RUBBER GASKET
JIGGLE
A new thermostat with a rubber gasket
same
as
the prev1ous model. The outer diameter
use
w1th
the rubber gasket.
Assemble the rubber gasket with the notch positioned around the Jiggle valve
is
used for improved serviceability. The open1ng temperature
VALVE
is
decreased from 54mm (2.13
1n)
to 52mm (2.05
is
in)
the
for
E-6
'
RADIATOR
..
RADIATOR CAP
FILLER CAP BODY
RADIATOR
-
.:::::of
the radiator core
J 98
in))
because of the cooling fan improvements. The radiator has a filler cap body for improved
· :::J
l1ty.
By moving the radiator cap from the middle of the radiator to the filler
, - bleeder plug and the filler cap at the thermostat cover
':'j
is
decreased (width
561
.Smm (22.12
E-7
in)
x height 415mm (16.34
is
eliminated. Coolant replacement
in)
cap
body, the need
97UOEX-507
x thickness
is
done
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FUEL
AND
EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
{NON-
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
EMISSION CONTROL SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
VACUUM
WIRING DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
VARIABLE DYNAMIC EFFECT INTAKE
(VDI) SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
MIXING PLATE
SERVICE POINT
CONTROL SYSTEM
AIRFLOW METER
THROTTLE-IDLE-POSITION AUTO-
ADJUSTING SYSTEM
LEAN BEST-IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM
SPARK ADVANCE FEEDBACK SYSTEM
SERVICE POINT
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
MALFUNCTION
SWITCH MONITOR FUNCTION
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HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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TURBO)
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CODE
NUMBER
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F1F1-
F1F1F1F1-10
F1-11
F1-12
F1-13
F1-13
F1-14
F1-15
F1-15
F1-16
F1-17
F1-18
F1-19
F1-20
F1-20
F1-21
F1-25
c,[11
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2
4
8
9
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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
Development
The
development concepts for the new model are
1.
Increased horsepower
2.
Improved performance
3.
Improved fuel economy
4.
Improved serviceability
Concepts
as
follows
Areas of
Improved parts
Airflow
M1x1ng
Vanable
Throttle-1dle-pos1t1on auto-adJUSting system
Lean best
(Vanable res1stor el1m1nated)
Spark
'.
Related X
Improvement
Development concepts
meter
(L1near type)
plate
(Pnmary
dynam1c effect 1ntake (VOl) system
1dle
advance
fuel
1nJ8ct1on)
control system
feedback
Non
system
related
Increased
horsepower
X
X
X
X
Improved
performance
X
X
X
Improved
fuel
I
I
economy
X
X
X
X
Improved
serviceability
X
X
X
X
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