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Old 03-26-2014, 07:04 AM
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Hey guys got a b16a2 with a gt28 garrett, i had an exhaust leak were the turbo and downpipe meet, after i fixed it the car idles very rich, my a/f gauge needle is all the way to rich 8:1 and it stays there till i move, other than that the car runs fine, any ideas what it could be
Old 03-26-2014, 07:10 AM
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Was the car originally tuned with the exhaust leak? If so you probably need to tweak the tune.
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There was no exhaust leak during the tune
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Your motor could have lower compression, weak spark etc.
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