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Speed Density and Mass Air Flow are two different systems used by Ford to help an engines computer regulate the amount of Fuel and timing adjustments the engine will require in order to run effectively and efficiently. In very simple terms, I'm going to attempt to explain how each one works and what you should do if you own a vehicle with one of these systems.

Ford came out with Speed Density first, and basically an engineer sat down and wrote a program based on the current data he had on hand, as in engine size, design, and what ever other variables where involved with that engine and that vehicle operating program is pretty much set in stone. When you turn the key on, and start a vehicle with this system, you will get the same result each and every time. The room for varying any parameters if very minuscule.

Ford eventually got a bit wiser and switched over to Mass Air Flow. Mass Air Flow (MAF) is very different in the sense that it has a meter in the air induction tubing that measures the volume of air ( the Mass of Air Flowing over a meter that calculates the volume of air flowing past it) going into the engine and based on that volume, it makes instantaneous decisions about how much fuel to add and where the ignition timing should be.

Based on these simple facts, when you start to modify an engine in a car with a Speed Density system, you are going to in fact make the engine run more poorly, even though you may have done some exhaust upgrades or installed a better flowing intake or bigger cam, because that computer is programmed to run according to its original engine design, and it will never recognize all the upgrades you have done. Basically, if you want your Speed Density Vehicle to run to the best of its ability, don't do anything but change the oil and filters, that is if you choose to leave it Speed Density.

On the other hand, with a MAF equipped system, every modification you make will be instantly recognized and the computer will adjust to the new parameters, based on the additional air flowing into the engine, past the registering meter that is reading the air flow volume.

So you can change your exhaust, or do head work, or put a better flowing intake manifold, and your vehicle will perform better and in many cases, more efficiently. In some cases, you may need to have your actual meter recalibrated, for instance, if you were to put higher flowing fuel injectors in the engine, then you would have to recalibrate the meter based on those new injectors. This can only be done by a professional shop, but it isn't a big deal to do, and doesn't cost a whole lot of money either.

The good news for you Speed Density guys is, there is a conversion kit readily available for most of your vehicles. So you are not stuck leaving that engine stock. If you decide to make any changes or upgrades, you will want to go out of your way to find one of these conversion kits, no matter where you get it from.

Even without doing any modifications, people have reported smoother idle, better drive ability and in some cases, better gas mileage too. Based on these simple facts, it is generally in your best interest as well as your vehicles best interest to make this upgrade, if you still have a Speed Density System commanding your ride.

Eric Stifel is, among other things, a Husband, Father, Brother, Businessman, amateur Website Designer and amateur article writer who has many hobbies and passions. He is also involved with Dunn-Rite Performance which was founded by a good friend of Eric's from back in their high school days. Dunne-Rite Performance is all about anything to do with Ford Performance. One of their specialties is helping Ford Owners convert that antiquated Speed Density System over to Mass Air Flow. Check them out at http://www.dunne-rite.com

Biodiesel Or Straight Vegetable Oil

In the area of alternatives to regular diesel, there are two options. Both can be very cheap, and both are renewable fuels with environmental benefits over diesel. The word "biodiesel" has become common, as some gas stations are beginning to offer biodiesel mixes, but unrefined, straight vegetable oil can also be used as a fuel in a diesel engine. This article will summarize the key points in the biodiesel versus SVO debate.

What is the difference between biodiesel and SVO?

Rudolph Diesel designed his first engine to run on peanut oil; hence, before there was such a thing as "diesel fuel," the engine it was made to fuel was already compatible with unrefined vegetable oil. This "straight vegetable oil," given the acronym SVO, is nothing but the same vegetable oil used for cooking. Any variety of vegetable oil is suitable, even used cooking oil (provided that it has been filtered).

Biodiesel, on the other hand, is a chemical ester derived from vegetable oil, but refined for lower viscosity.  

What are the functional differences between biodiesel and SVO?

An obvious difference between the fuels you would notice if you held a container of each side-by-side is that SVO is far more viscous than either biodiesel or petroleum-derived diesel (i.e., it does not flow as easily). The foremost functional difference is that while biodiesel can run well in an unmodified diesel engine, modifications should be made to a diesel engine to allow it to run off vegetable oil effectively and safely over the long term. This is largely a consequence of the higher viscosity of vegetable oil, though vegetable oil also has different combustion properties than diesel fuel.

Problems arise from the viscosity ("thickness") of SVO in the fuel injection system of the engine, where the viscous substance creates far more wear than the relatively free-flowing diesel/biodiesel. Over time, the fuel injectors can become choked with deposits from using vegetable oil. Another problem arises in cold weather, where vegetable oil will become several times more viscous yet, and become virtually impossible to feed into the engine.  

Engine modification

The most significant modification made to a diesel engine to allow it to accept vegetable oil is the addition of an oil preheater. Not only will this resolve the difficulties of starting the engine in cold weather, it will also help to make the oil more pliable and reduce the stress on the injection system by lowering the viscosity of the oil. Further modifications may include the addition of a second tank for SVO to allow for dual-fuel use, or the use of specially designed fuel injectors with higher injection pressures.  

Fuel mixtures

While biodiesel is commonly and easily mixed with petroleum-derived diesel fuel and many SVO enthusiasts do mix other additives into SVO to reduce its viscosity, it is more advisable to make mixtures with biodiesel rather than vegetable oil. The reason is that beyond the difference in viscosity which is the most apparent difference between the fuels, straight vegetable oil also has different combustion characteristics than either biodiesel or regular diesel. Biodiesel, on the other hand, is much more mixable because its combustion characteristics are much more similar to petroleum diesel.  

Ease of Use

The fact that SVO can be fed into a suitably modified engine without having to go through a chemical conversion is the greatest factor in its favor. Though the conversion process is simple and there is not much that is very complicated about the use of a biodiesel processor at home, the very fact that additional chemicals are needed as well as the time needed to operate the processor makes SVO simpler to implement over the long run -- once your engine has been appropriately modified. The only step that may be needed to use SVO is to filter it, if you are using used cooking oil.  

Conclusions

Of course, we cannot answer the question posed in the title for you, but merely inform you as to the pros and cons of either choice. In either case, there is a modification to be made: in the case of SVO, a modification to the engine, and in the other case, a chemical modification of oil to make biodiesel. Either choice can save you a lot of money over the skyrocketing price of diesel, while both provide similar environmental benefits.

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I'm ordering car parts and I need some help!! It's a Chevy Cobalt. Please help! thank you! READ.?

I need help with the following:
I have a 05 Chevy Cobalt LS Coupe.
I want to know if the 07-10 CD/Ipod adapter/Radio will fit in my car correctly. As well play music, and would It be able to function with my steering wheel audio controls? Will it actually work when pluged in, if it fits? With out reading a "LOCKED" code. I don't know if it fits, the backs kind of look diffrent, from pictures.
Air filter which is better? AC DELCO or Purolator Classic? If you think purolator, could you give me a website to order from?
I wanted to change out my lights to Xenon HID Headlight Bulbs, but do I have to get a conversion kit? Or can I just pop the bulbs in their. I hope I don't need to get a conversion kit.
What would the best oil for my car be as well? It's a automatic by the way, if you needed that information.
Okay, well PLEASE Help me so I can get stuff figured out today. Thank you for you help, I will gladly pick a best answer!!

1. You need to stay with a GM Delco radio if you want your steering wheel controls to work. You are better off just buying an ipod adapter if you want to use one and leave the stereo in it.

2. Both filters are fine. Go to www.rockauto.com for parts prices.

3. You will need a conversion kit. Xenon is not a bulb, its a lighting system. Otherwise install Sylvania Silverstars or comparable bulbs.

4. Your engines requires a 5W-30 oil. All the top brand name oils are very good, so pick the one you like best and roll with it. As for the automatic, I highly recommend you change the fluid ASAP if it has not been done. That will ensure your transmission will not give you problems. Service the transmission before you spend money on silly HID kits and other crap.

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