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Post by sleepinsol on Sept 29, 2009 12:28:57 GMT -5
ok ill try that.
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Post by sleepinsol on Sept 29, 2009 15:30:50 GMT -5
ok ill try that tomorrow. its my 22nd b-day today and i vowed i wouldnt touch this car lol. i should mention however that my gillis valve is screwed all the way to the end of the threads, and the stock gauge still doesnt get past 15 psi. how accurate is that reading? probably not very. it pulls very well though for what it reads so its probably more. also, is there ever any pressure drop when adding a fmic? ie; do i need to screw my gillis in more to make the same psi i would with the top mount? not sure if these symptoms tell you anything. its probably difficult to diagnose anything via internet, but out of anyone i trust you most.
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Post by Stinger on Sept 29, 2009 22:25:37 GMT -5
There is pressure drop with an FMIC and the tubing associated with it. What it will require as far as boost controller settings is hard to say.
Factory boost gauge isn't very accurate.
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Post by sleepinsol on Oct 2, 2009 12:18:28 GMT -5
**update** fixed the bpv vac line and clamped the bpv down with a better clam. now there is a consistent sized line with no seams running off the top of the bpv and it sits in his hose correctly. seems to spool a hair faster. i still need to get my other gauge on there so i can get an accurate reading of when full boost hits, etc...
also, do you have any tricks to loosen the distributor bolt without a distributor wrench? i cant seem to find the right one and i want to go back and reset my timing just so that i know its spot on.
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Post by Stinger on Oct 2, 2009 22:48:30 GMT -5
You should be able to use a 1/4" drive extension with a short socket on the end for the distributor. If not, use a wrench from near the timing belt if you don't have a timing cover on it.
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Post by sleepinsol on Oct 2, 2009 23:12:51 GMT -5
thanks again ill give it a shot tomorrow.
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Post by sleepinsol on Oct 4, 2009 16:01:10 GMT -5
ok so i hooked up the timing light and pulled the spout out last night just for a quick check, and its at a solid 12* btdc. so thats good. ive heard a couple different stories on cam timing tho. some have said that if its a tooth off either way it wont run well at all, and would not be driveable like it is. others say it wont effect normal driving very much and wot will be sluggish. can you shed any light on these views?
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Post by Stinger on Oct 4, 2009 23:20:55 GMT -5
I've always found they will run when off one tooth but often start a bit harder than they should. Once running they "seem" to run ok other than being doggy. It's a 20 second deal to check cam timing though so just have a look at it.
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Post by sleepinsol on Oct 5, 2009 0:13:50 GMT -5
you know, it does start a little hard now that you mention it. and its a dog in the city unless i put my foot in it some. i thought it was just because im used to driving my 11:1 compression n/a honda around, and went to this 8:1 compression motor. this is next on my list.
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Post by sleepinsol on Oct 6, 2009 17:57:55 GMT -5
timing is spot on.
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Post by Stinger on Oct 6, 2009 23:18:31 GMT -5
Did you ever try this?
You can test if the problem is in the boost controller or hose/adapter size by simply removing/plugging the line that goes to the wastegate actuator. This should put it in "overboost" mode but the boost should build as quickly as possible (until the pressure in the exhaust housing pushes the swing valve open).
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Post by sleepinsol on Oct 6, 2009 23:21:19 GMT -5
i have not, but i did put a new vac line on it. that will be my next test. i just dont want it to overboost and me not know it because the stock gauge is not reading it. i think im going to wait unil i get the other gauge on it so that i can get an accurate reading. hell, i could be way wrong and the thing is making full boost earlier, but my oem gauge is not showing it. that is going to be my next test though as soon as i get a reliable means of measuring boost on it.
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Post by Stinger on Oct 7, 2009 0:15:08 GMT -5
You don't have to overboost it. Just see if you can build boost at a lower rpm than before...can be how low you can build 10psi or something.
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Post by sleepinsol on Oct 7, 2009 2:53:12 GMT -5
oh i get it now. its not how fast you build full boost, but rather any boost whatsoever. makes sense now. ill pull the line off and plug it next chance i get.
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Post by Stinger on Oct 7, 2009 10:46:20 GMT -5
Just cruise at about 1800 rpm in third gear and then floor it. Check the rpm you get 10psi and then compare to what it did before.
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