Running 2 darn RICH $$$$$$
09-27-2004, 09:24 AM
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Running 2 darn RICH $$$$$$
i did a b16a swap in a 91 crx si...i am going through a set of plugs a week. Im getting like 8-10 MPG !!!!! If i down shift, then thereis a LARGE LARGE cloud of white smoke behind me.......does any 1 know what this is.....?
09-27-2004, 10:36 AM
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Re: Running 2 darn RICH $$$$$$ (barry11j)
white smoke=coolant being burned
not very related, but an alraming sign. are you vacuum lines all hooked up? are you getting any CEL's?
not very related, but an alraming sign. are you vacuum lines all hooked up? are you getting any CEL's?
09-29-2004, 10:59 AM
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Re: Running 2 darn RICH $$$$$$ (barry11j)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by barry11j »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what do you mean cels?</TD></TR></TABLE>
CEL = Check Engine Light
CEL = Check Engine Light
09-29-2004, 11:08 AM
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Re: Running 2 darn RICH $$$$$$ (barry11j)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by barry11j »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea me tps sensor is</TD></TR></TABLE>
A properly functioning TPS sensor is vital for the car to run properly. It will cause idle problems and very bad throttle response. This could be part of the problem, but if the car is running that rich, sounds to me like a fuel delivery problem which could be electrical, mechanical or both. Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? Definitely check your fuel pressure and jump your test connector to see what all CEL's are stored.
A properly functioning TPS sensor is vital for the car to run properly. It will cause idle problems and very bad throttle response. This could be part of the problem, but if the car is running that rich, sounds to me like a fuel delivery problem which could be electrical, mechanical or both. Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? Definitely check your fuel pressure and jump your test connector to see what all CEL's are stored.
09-29-2004, 11:12 AM
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Re: Running 2 darn RICH $$$$$$ (barry11j)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by barry11j »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i did a b16a swap in a 91 crx si...i am going through a set of plugs a week. Im getting like 8-10 MPG !!!!! If i down shift, then thereis a LARGE LARGE cloud of white smoke behind me.......does any 1 know what this is.....?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Since the car is smoking so bad, it's very possible that you have a blown or close to blown head gasket. White smoke means that coolant is burning in the combustion chamber which in turn can foul the air/fuel mixture, no to mention it could hydrolock the motor. You definitely have some issues that shouldn't be overlooked.
Since the car is smoking so bad, it's very possible that you have a blown or close to blown head gasket. White smoke means that coolant is burning in the combustion chamber which in turn can foul the air/fuel mixture, no to mention it could hydrolock the motor. You definitely have some issues that shouldn't be overlooked.
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