djnikko

i just added a msd ignition box 6al to my honda crx turbo d16a9, its used to running 95 octane but i decided to put a little 98 octane in the tank when testing the msd ignition, do i need to retard my ignition slightly prehaps?
any comments would be greatful
cheers

boosted_dc2

did you check the basics, fuel, spark etc??? id start there, i highly doubt its because of the fuel you added. the msd is probably installed wrong.

Landon

Mad Cow

I'm guessing the ignition isn't done right. Take out a spark plug, put the plug wire on it, and hold the side of the plug against the head. See if it sparks when someone tries to start your car.

Report back.

djnikko

ok it starts but i think i have a vacuum leak which caused the whole problem in the first place. MSD install is fine i just re checked. its idling high thou, should the idle screw be in for slightly higher revs and out for lower or vice versa?
also anyone know what happens if u "dont" put the rev chip (i.e. 6000rpm) in the side of the MSD box? does it mean no rev limit? or does it not start....
thanks

InTeGrA B18b1

maybe its your iacv

pornstarSR

you dont have to run a "rev limit" pill if you dont want too..

the car will start..
and if you have an ecu with a revlimit that one still applys

the only reason the 6al has the rpm pill is

1. domestic cars of the older era that didnt have a rev limiter, cause of no ECU's
2. addition of 2-step or other rpm designated devices

djnikko

how does one go about cleaning the IACV valve thingy? Is it a fairly simple process?
thanks

integracivic94

nikko, where bouts in london are you?

djnikko

im in north london, near watford. whereabouts is yourself?

The cars starting but I think im not giving it enough fuel with the SAFC so it dies at low revs... do people normally set their SAFC to about -25 at idle? mine is at -36 accross the board? I'll go try that

integracivic94

im in chelmsford, essex but i work in east london! are you at any events this year? i'e santa pod? would be interesting to check out your ride! by the way what t25 do you have/setup??? im currently putting a turbo kit together for my d16z6!

djnikko

d16z6? so you'll have VTEC to play with too nice, i wish i'd gone for a B16 or something now maybe a H22 prelude would have been a good engine for a track car choice. The car is sitting in my parents car port and has been for the last couple of years. i just keep odering stuff from ebay and fitting it then getting it to idle again... it hasnt driven anywhere in two years. Ive done quite a bit to it thou, lowered 40mm, tinted, re sprayed bright yellow and removed and smoothed rubbing strips, bumper.
I have stripped out the back seats and re located the battery to the boot.
I mainly wanted the car so i could learn about engines and it has been a good learning curve... engine wise i have added/replaced ...
HF manifold for Turbo, adaptor plate, T25 turbo from a 2.0 saab (breakers yard)
450DSM injectors
Apexi SAFC hack
fuel pressure regulator
saab turbo downpipe (re-fabbed)
supersprint cat back exhaust centre section.

djnikko

i will probably be at santa pod but will take the s2000 there as im not convinced by the reliability of the CRX just yet.

integracivic94

thats a shame hopefully you'll change your mind by then im using a t25 from a rover apparently its the biggest t25 you can get so it should be fun! just saving for hondata and have to buy some injectors,

djnikko

if its up and running properly i'll take it but i think im gonna go the whole way with this car, pistons, rods and i'll like to get away from using the SAFC, all of which i dont reckon i'll be able to afford till start of next year. Is it a second car your modifying or your daily driver?

stackz

what kind of coil are you using with the 6al? stock coils dont play nicely with the aftermarket ignition boxes for some reason on honda's...

integracivic94

its a daily driver, have a spare engine tho sitting in the garage, if you want good rods and pistons you should check importparts.com got some good deals going on

djnikko

I have the standard coil, should I upgrade? if do you have any idea what is the best choice of coil to go with the MSD 6AL?

I shall check out importparts.com just gotta save a little £££ first. I gotta spare d16a9 too.. handy isnt it.