Downpipe + Hondata and AFR

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-10-2013, 12:52 AM
  #1  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
user65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 141
Received 51 Likes on 29 Posts
Downpipe + Hondata and AFR

Hey hey,

Just finished up the two day mish on installing the downpipe. I spent about 10-12 hours total on the install. A little longer than expected but I took my time, didn't want to rush.

I'm sort of shocked, my AFR is still reading fine - between 14.3-14.7 throughout all of the RPM's. Should I rely on the stock AFR reading from my DashCommand app via the AFR sensor? I can't run my PLX AFR gauge until the mid-pipe is hooked up with the special bung for the O2 sensor. The midpipe wasn't installed because it was cut for a custom exhaust versus stock, so it's a bit longer.

Just wanted to get your thoughts, I thought I'd be running much leaner than this with the downpipe and hondata combo.

edit - I'm running a K&N typhoon intake, ETS intercooler, turbosmart BPV adjusted 2 turns out with the above mentioned hondata and jalper downpipe with stock exhaust and midpipe.

Last edited by user65; 07-10-2013 at 12:55 AM.
Old 07-10-2013, 01:45 AM
  #2  
BU
Burning Brakes
 
BU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 876
Received 20 Likes on 20 Posts
Wait until you get these " PLX AFR gauge until the mid-pipe is hooked up with the special bung for the O2 sensor" install.

That's will be more accurate AFR.
Then tell us the good news
Old 07-10-2013, 06:56 AM
  #3  
2008 Acura RDX
 
wspy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Jamaica W.I.
Age: 61
Posts: 1,227
Likes: 0
Received 58 Likes on 48 Posts
An AFR of 14.3 - 14.7 @ WOT is lean for a turbo application. You should be more in the 12-11 region IMO. Albeit, what was the AFR @ WOT with the Hondata before the downpipe?
Old 07-10-2013, 10:12 AM
  #4  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
user65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 141
Received 51 Likes on 29 Posts
Thanks for the replies!

I was pretty much at the same AFR before the install. 14.3-14.7. I know it's between those two at WOT, but I'll do some more tests today and determine the exact number.

Since I can gauge intake temp with DashCommand I'm going to do some test runs with the k&n then run the stock intake to see which runs cooler. I'm thinking running the stock intake might make it just lean/rich enough to run the hondata and downpipe combo.

Downpipe is dope! I really hope I can get it to work safely with Hondata.

Last edited by user65; 07-10-2013 at 10:16 AM.
Old 07-11-2013, 08:42 AM
  #5  
WTF?
 
bluecarbonfiber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,503
Received 243 Likes on 230 Posts
the midpipe no cat should lean ya out alittle also i would be more curious with the full exhaust added to it.. the intake should of been your last install
Old 07-12-2013, 12:28 PM
  #6  
not an SUV ...a Big Hatch
 
BigHatch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Tustin, CA
Age: 47
Posts: 853
Received 89 Likes on 72 Posts
the #'s may change over time as the engine adjust to the mods
Old 07-13-2013, 05:56 PM
  #7  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
user65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 141
Received 51 Likes on 29 Posts
Thanks for all the replies.

11.7-12.0 afr at wide open throttle upon multiple tests. This was done after about 250 miles with the downpipe.

Haven't put the stock intake back on yet. Going to wait on the mid pipe for that.
Old 07-14-2013, 10:07 AM
  #8  
WTF?
 
bluecarbonfiber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,503
Received 243 Likes on 230 Posts
still a good area.. i would think your goal is to hover around the 11.5 at full boost with everything added
Old 07-14-2013, 07:29 PM
  #9  
WTF?
 
bluecarbonfiber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,503
Received 243 Likes on 230 Posts
forgot to ask if you added any mpg since the downpipe added
Old 07-14-2013, 08:26 PM
  #10  
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
user65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 141
Received 51 Likes on 29 Posts
Originally Posted by bluecarbonfiber
forgot to ask if you added any mpg since the downpipe added
I did! Thanks got asking I forgot about that. Single freeway trip so far jumped me to 22.5. So almost 2mpg's
The following users liked this post:
Mr Marco (07-16-2013)
Old 07-14-2013, 08:41 PM
  #11  
Instructor
 
Lanesky_OH8RDX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Age: 36
Posts: 190
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
thats a nice bump for sure.
Old 10-25-2013, 05:39 PM
  #12  
Advanced
 
ivan_baez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 81
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
where did you get the downpipe from?, any CEL's?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
urbtsx
1G TSX Performance Parts & Modifications
9
03-04-2017 06:53 PM
hues10
1G RDX (2007-2012)
7
09-07-2016 03:47 PM
mrkingstonvi
Member Cars for Sale
2
02-22-2016 01:53 PM
kraz3RdX
1G RDX Performance Parts & Modifications
5
10-12-2015 09:12 AM
swany0095
2G TSX Performance Parts & Modifications
3
10-07-2015 02:18 PM



Quick Reply: Downpipe + Hondata and AFR



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:44 AM.