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Old 01-13-2010, 07:57 AM
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idk what it is i put new spark plugs and wires a new dizzy looked at the timing and that is good and i put a new map sensor still not working

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it could be a number of things....any more info? What did the old plugs look like?? any CEL?

fuel problem...
Grounds...
something with distributor...

Your name aggravates me as well. Even if it is a joke.
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we are gonna need way more info. what injectors and engine management are you running if any? did it just start running bad or has run poorly from first start-up. you need to be more specific
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the old plugs wher white no cel im thinking the distributor and what u talking bout the name thing?????
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its got rc 550cc injectors aem fule fuel pressure regulator wallbor 255 fule pump it's a lsvtec turbo on 15 lbs of boost b16 head 9:1 forged pistons idk what more info that i can give u lmk if u need any more info i cant think of any more info i can give u
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Like that white??

And your name b/c it looks like VTECH...thats what i see anyways....
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its got rc 550cc injectors aem fule fuel pressure regulator wallbor 255 fule pump it's a lsvtec turbo on 15 lbs of boost b16 head 9:1 forged pistons idk what more info that i can give u lmk if u need any more info i cant think of any more info i can give u
what engine management? is it tuned?
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Default Re: need help my lsvtec turbo is sputtering runing like sh*t

Can you provide a detailed description of the symptoms of the issue you are having? Telling us what is in your build is not going to help.

Also, please separate your sentences with periods and other punctuation marks. Otherwise, readers will spend more time trying to figure out what you are trying to say, rather than trying to think of a solution to your problem.

I would start with the computer. An OEM ECU will not work with the equipment you have now. If all your hardware is new and installed correctly, the most likely problem is fuel management or timing. If you have the correct ECM with for the motor, your only option is to get it professionally tuned. Otherwise, your turbo is useless.
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it was white like that but it was all the way on top of the plug
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what engine management? is it tuned?
tuned on crome
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Can you provide a detailed description of the symptoms of the issue you are having? Telling us what is in your build is not going to help.

Also, please separate your sentences with periods and other punctuation marks. Otherwise, readers will spend more time trying to figure out what you are trying to say, rather than trying to think of a solution to your problem.

I would start with the computer. An OEM ECU will not work with the equipment you have now. If all your hardware is new and installed correctly, the most likely problem is fuel management or timing. If you have the correct ECM with for the motor, your only option is to get it professionally tuned. Otherwise, your turbo is useless.
it can't be fule cuz the car was running fine
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and i for got to tell u if i get on it out of 1st it will go with no sputtering
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what are your plugs gapped at? does it only "sputter" in boost?
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.022 and mostly when im boosting and my boy has a b16 turbo and it's gapped at the same and it runs fine
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thats an ok gap. i would have the tuner look into it. i could be numerous things. i would check the timing, map sensor, tps sensor
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i had the guy that tuned my car look at in lasnight and he don't know what is
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Default Re: need help my lsvtec turbo is sputtering runing like sh*t

i've had this before and it was a bad map sensor. it was breaking up just past vtec. a quick change and i was back to boosting.
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how bout on low end did i feel like it didnt have much power???
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what have you done to troubleshoot? we gave you a few ideas, have your tried anything to try to narrow down the issue? as you test things you can start to rule out certain problems.

another idea is to swap distributors
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im wating on my frend to get the dizzy
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Default Re: need help my lsvtec turbo is sputtering runing like sh*t

ok i put a nwe dizzy in my car but that didnt work
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ok so its not the ignition, start testing sensors and checking grounds. are you sure the timing is correct and the motor is healthy?
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ya the motor run's mint i will look at the timing but i don't think that is it i will let u know later
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Default Re: need help my lsvtec turbo is sputtering runing like sh*t

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ya the motor run's mint i will look at the timing but i don't think that is it i will let u know later

does anyone think it could be a minor leaky head gasket. he says it happens in boost, so when it build pressure fluid could be doing it? also i personaly think that those injectors couls be a little small, whats everyone else think. and 1 more thing. who is your tuner??


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