ok i have a 99 civic sohc turbo. i took it to the track and my best time was a 16 flat. i do have a check engine light. the code is reading my o2 sensor, does that cause the timing to retard. also i think my clutch is going out. i ran on 17's. is this normal or when i get my car fixed will it run faster?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwal1203 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok i have a 99 civic sohc turbo. i took it to the track and my best time was a 16 flat.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That sucks.

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Why the **** were you running then? Were you like "Hey, my ECU is telling me something is wrong with my engine, I know! I'll go run at the track! Maybe it'll go away after a few full throttle runs down the dragstrip"


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwal1203 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the code is reading my o2 sensor, does that cause the timing to retard.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, it causes your car to run extremely rich (less power) and drive like complete ****.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwal1203 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i ran on 17's. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Genius, pure genius. I've always wondered why top fuel dragsters don't use 225/40/17 tires.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwal1203 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> also i think my clutch is going out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Great, buy a new one.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwal1203 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> is this normal or when i get my car fixed will it run faster?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, its normal to have the check engine light on. Every time I go to test drive a new car, I ask the salesperson "Hey, is everything alright with this car? The amber check engine light isn't on..."

 

get some smaller wheels...your times will improve drastically. Also what was your trap speed and 60'?

 

Simple explanation to your whole thread is you cant drive.

 

cant drive isnt the problem i rdrove my friends type r and ran a 13.5 so i know i can drive and thanx for the smart *** remarks if i wanted them i would of asked for them. i know about the tires but thats the thing im not trying to get the lowest possible time on a turbo car. i ran it like it will be on the streeets. if some one pulls up to me im not gonna say hang on let me put my slicks on. i know on the highway i keep up with my friends civic with a b18c5 and he is on 15's. the only thing i want is to break a low 15, possible high 14 and i will be satisfied

 

if thats what you want, then take the rims off and grab some steelies or something

 

they just gave you the advice that you needed.

1. get your CEL fixed.

2. get smaller wheels.

3. you can't drive.

if you don't like the information, then leave.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwal1203 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cant drive isnt the problem i rdrove my friends type r and ran a 13.5 so i know i can drive ...

... i know on the highway i keep up with my friends civic with a b18c5 and he is on 15's. the only thing i want is to break a low 15, possible high 14 and i will be satisfied</TD></TR></TABLE>

13.5 vs 15's huh, yeah you're keeping up . 17's kill your 60' time, along with any chances you have of hitting high 14's. Learn your car, then learn how to drive.

 

You car is running in freaking limp mode with that o2 cell. It's rich and you shouldnt be abusing it in that state. Buy yourself a new o2 sensor, new clutch, and take it to the track again.

What were you traps and 60' times??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwal1203 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cant drive isnt the problem i rdrove my friends type r and ran a 13.5 so i know i can drive and thanx for the smart *** remarks if i wanted them i would of asked for them. i know about the tires but thats the thing im not trying to get the lowest possible time on a turbo car. i ran it like it will be on the streeets. if some one pulls up to me im not gonna say hang on let me put my slicks on. i know on the highway i keep up with my friends civic with a b18c5 and he is on 15's. the only thing i want is to break a low 15, possible high 14 and i will be satisfied</TD></TR></TABLE>

O2 sensor codes put your car into limp mode. If you can't break mid 14's with your setup you seriously can't drive. It's possible to get a good 60 foot with 17's, but you have to be high in your torque band and good on the clutch which, as you say, isn't working well.

Fix your **** and run it again. I'm sure you'll be surprised at how well a functional automobile performs as compared to a busted one .

 

to Bauley.

 

my stock civic dx could run 16s.

 

your car should run 14's like nothing. buy some smaller rims and learn how to drive