C_I_V_I_C

I have a turbo civic (d16y7), and it was running good for about 5 months. A problem recently popped up, at first it was slight and now it happens all the time. My car studders. It shakes like when you are about to stall. My air fuel mix seems to go leam when that happens, but as soon as I hammer it and the boost hits it goes rich and feels like normal. It only happens on low RPM crusin. Any ideas?

It was a gradual problem but now its happening more and more. Could it be my clutch?

Ricey McRicerton

I dont think it would be your clutch! If your clutch was giving up, it would just rev up and not transfer power to the wheels. Sounds like maybe you need new plugs and wires...

pdiggitydogg

^I agree about the plugs/wires. maybe just electrical problem in general.

my old cavalier did the same thing and I just had a loose battery connection. tightened everything up and problem solved.

good luck

Ricey McRicerton

It could also be your grounds...check them also!

Kamin

check cap, rotor, ignitor, plugs and wires.

what are your plugs gapped at? if its too small it could cause idle problems.

C_I_V_I_C

Hmmm I didn't change a thing after I dropped the turbo in. Its all stock, except the ground wires I Have 4guage ground at every stock grounding point. I need to get new wires and plugs? I have 35k Kms on it.

Kamin

you need to check them. get a multimeter and check all your spark plug wires
replace the cap and rotor (20$ for both of them) and take a look at the ignitor.

a good rule of thumb for turbo, get a 1 step colder plug. and you will have to play with the gap if you have access to a dyno. some people say .33-.37 is perfect for a boosted honda. but you need to verify it all on a dyno.