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A few more q's before big maintenance day

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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Default A few more q's before big maintenance day

1) Spark plug gap

2)Seafoam

3)Chipped UCU

1)I have a few bolt ons, nothing impressive, but they key is that i have the JDM B16. i dont want to make it sound like a big deal, i just want to make sure i get the correct info. At any rate, im going to change my spark plugs soon, and i was wondering what gap, and is there a link on proper gapping procedure.

2)ok. not to flog a horse, that if not dead is in mortal danger of expiring, but i was wanting to clarify the procedure. 1/3 in brake bosster/gas/crank. add slowly to booster Tb or 2 at a time, while having dumb friend hold the revs at around 2k. let sit, for 10-20 minutes, beat the hell out of it, i mean, "drive spiritedly" for 20-30 miles, then change oil and spark. cool?

3) Last night, went to a local GTG and had a friend pull out the ECU, and identified that it was "chipped" or whatever. the said that it appeared to either have chrome or uberdata. what options are available for these particular programs. in other words, what do i need to buy to make use of these? theres a guy around town that tunes for gas and WOT, and has a very loft rep. he quoted me for $200 for a full tune. he provides the stuff for the tuning.

All input appreciated as always!
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Default Re: A few more q's before big maintenance day (Convert)

1 - I forget the exact number, but the parts store will have it in their system. Same as the USDM B16.

2 - I've never had anybody rev the engine while adding Seafoam. IIRC, you're not supposed to. If you add it slow enough to the brake booster, the car will not die.

3 - No idea. If the motor is stock, I'd run a stock ECU.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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Default Re: A few more q's before big maintenance day (t0p_sh0tta)

sh0tta is right about... all of the above. Seafoam shouldn't stall your car out if you add a lil at a time. I did it and have no problems doing it by myself.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Default Re: A few more q's before big maintenance day (Convert)

awesome. at lesat i wasnt off by much. anyone else? not that i dont trust your opinions. just for clarification purposes.

thanks!
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