More Boost
#1
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More Boost
Well, I installed the boost regulator and tried it out. I set it to 7.5psi with the exhaust open (hit about 7psi with it closed) - This is a healthy 1.0psi-1.5psi increase. Anyways, 2nd feels awesome, but it starts misfiring in 3rd and 4th. I don't have time to tune it today, but its probably one of the following:
(1) Plug gaps are too large
(2) Gas is bad (91-octane)
(3) Fuel pump is doing bad things? (I see 90psi fuel pressure now... I need to change the spring on the comptech FPR)
(3) Something else bad...?!?
Anyways - I probably won't play around with it for a while as I don't have time.
(1) Plug gaps are too large
(2) Gas is bad (91-octane)
(3) Fuel pump is doing bad things? (I see 90psi fuel pressure now... I need to change the spring on the comptech FPR)
(3) Something else bad...?!?
Anyways - I probably won't play around with it for a while as I don't have time.
#6
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Originally Posted by pimpscls
^ werd, Speaking of that kinda octane, where do you get that shit in cali?
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#8
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what gap are the plugs at? how are you monitoring fuel pressure? i know i had a hard time moniroting fuel pressure on one of my turboed cars because we tried putting a cheap gauge right into the fuel line in the engine bay that goes to the rail, its good for awhile but breaks after a little (no leakage, just wrong readings)
i dont know much about the kit, but obviously you have a FPR, but do they have you replace the fuel pump? what about injectors or fuel rail? sorry if i sound stupid, but i do have a lot of experience with turbos, just not your particular setup.
p.s. i would try to get that running right on 91
i dont know much about the kit, but obviously you have a FPR, but do they have you replace the fuel pump? what about injectors or fuel rail? sorry if i sound stupid, but i do have a lot of experience with turbos, just not your particular setup.
p.s. i would try to get that running right on 91
#9
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I haven't checked my plugs. I have an electrical fuel pressure guage (works great). I replaced my pump as well. Injectors are stock... I have a secondary injector as well (750cc).
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wow man, that car just keeps getting more and more impressive. Pretty much my favorite thing going on here on Acura-cl.com
Congratulations on getting her to like higher boost levels.
Definitely check spark plug gap, I've run into that issue wayyyyy too many times, IIRC cl's are a PITA to change plugs on, though... either way, best of luck.
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Definitely check spark plug gap, I've run into that issue wayyyyy too many times, IIRC cl's are a PITA to change plugs on, though... either way, best of luck.
#13
Suzuka Master
5 1/2 to 6 buck a gallon for the 100...
Originally Posted by andyjl
how much is some of that down in Southern California?
As of today, at the Brentwood 76 station, it was 5.93/gallon.
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Canyon Service & Detail (and independent) has the 100-octane for around $5.50/gallon
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If you need a couple of gallons, well....
#15
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Originally Posted by rezurex
can't u just run offa toluene?
You can mix-up some "rocket fuel" by adding toluene or xylene ... nasty stuff
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LINK on using "STUFF" to up the octane:
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/gasoline-octane.html
#18
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hmmm. misfire could be a number of things.
Do you have an EGT gauge? This can speak volumes to whats happening inside that motor. With a turbo, i'd say that an EGT gauge would be one of the most important monitoring devices you should have.
No expert, but sounds a little lean to me.
Do you have an EGT gauge? This can speak volumes to whats happening inside that motor. With a turbo, i'd say that an EGT gauge would be one of the most important monitoring devices you should have.
No expert, but sounds a little lean to me.
#19
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Originally Posted by ThinJim
hmmm. misfire could be a number of things.
Do you have an EGT gauge? This can speak volumes to whats happening inside that motor. With a turbo, i'd say that an EGT gauge would be one of the most important monitoring devices you should have.
No expert, but sounds a little lean to me.
Do you have an EGT gauge? This can speak volumes to whats happening inside that motor. With a turbo, i'd say that an EGT gauge would be one of the most important monitoring devices you should have.
No expert, but sounds a little lean to me.
#21
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Okay... problem fixed: My stupidity actually ![Doh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif)
I had typed in '4' for the timing retard instead of '-4'... so it was trying to advance timing and we all
know that the E-manage cannot advance timing!!![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
In any case I ruined the regulator as well by mounting it in the engine compartment... it doesn't like heat!!
![Doh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif)
I had typed in '4' for the timing retard instead of '-4'... so it was trying to advance timing and we all
know that the E-manage cannot advance timing!!
![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
In any case I ruined the regulator as well by mounting it in the engine compartment... it doesn't like heat!!
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