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Old 03-08-2004, 06:34 PM
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Default b20b vtec idles to low

just installed my b20b vtec. the problem is that it idles to low that the engine ends up cutting out. anyone else exprience that problem?? its in a 93 civic ex
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Default Re: b20b vtec idles to low (xplosivelikec4)

have you checked your timing?
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Default Re: b20b vtec idles to low (xplosivelikec4)

please be more specific what ecu are you running ect . just a hint if you are using a stock fuel press regulator then it is starving for fuel. on the average a b20 vtec using b16 injectors will want 50psi of fuel pressure
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Default Re: b20b vtec idles to low (HOOKUPS)

im using the stock p28 "chipped" off the ex. also using a b16a head. everything on the car is pretty much stock off the orginal b16 etc or off the ex.
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Default Re: b20b vtec idles to low (HOOKUPS)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HOOKUPS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">please be more specific what ecu are you running ect . just a hint if you are using a stock fuel press regulator then it is starving for fuel. on the average a b20 vtec using b16 injectors will want 50psi of fuel pressure</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think he just answered your question
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