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Old 11-25-2007, 07:14 PM
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Default B16a2 w/ LS PR4 pistons, stock ECU, stock map sensor - problems?

Would I run into any problems running this lower compression piston in my engine? I had them in for turbo, but now I'm putting it back to stock. I don't want to spend the extra money to replace the pistons if it will run OK and PASS SMOG with this setup. I don't think the compression change is very much. Not sure if it's enough to make a difference.

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I think it will run fine, but don't expect any power out of it! As for smog, I would like to see the results.
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Yeah, I'm in no need of power at this moment. I just need it to run and drive around california legally.

Any other insights that might have a for sure answer? I need it to pass smog
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Your comp will be about 8.5. Pretty low
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by numberone &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your comp will be about 8.5. Pretty low </TD></TR></TABLE>

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it will run just like before boost goes into positive just get a tune youll be fine
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what do you mean a tune? How do you tune a stock ECU w/ stock map sensor? Or do you mean timing/plugs sort of tune?
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chipped ecu, what was your fuel management before when it was turbo
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by highrev1987 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">chipped ecu, what was your fuel management before when it was turbo</TD></TR></TABLE>

I had an OBD I ecu with hondata - those don't go over too well in California
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it will fail on smog. the lower compression is not efficient enough to burn off all the fuel in the combustion chamber. you will probably fail on HC
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gotcha - looks like I'll have to replace the pistons
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bump - still getting differing opinions.

Can anyone confirm this or give more insight?
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