I have a big problem with a zc motor ...
i used to have a single cam non vtec ZC motor on my EF9 with the SI tranny,Headers,Cold Air intake, motor was really strong and could feal the power
and so after 1yr i blew up the motor
I had the car sitting for about 4 months after that decided to get the same jdm zc with all the same mods i had like the headers, intake,but After i got it put in it doesn't run the same as my old zc.
It doesn't have that fast response when i used to hit the gas. it takes a very long time to get speed and its not the same power.now i have to push the gas petal all the way to the floor and still nothing
my old zc i just press it half way and it was flying.
.. Anyone know what could be the problem ???

 

Throttle cable adjusted properly? Did you give it a tune-up before installing it? Is it throwing any codes?

 

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im thinking maybe timing?

 

i had the motor installed at a shop
Just now i was gonna change the spark plugs and realized that it had oil so it needs a valve cover gasket. I havent check the ecu for code errors but i did adjust the throttle cable i even opened more the throttle. I was also thinking the timing. How would the timing help get more power ?

 

Well if the timing is off it can/will rob power. When fixed it won't make more power, it will just resore it to where it should be.

 

well how can i know if the timing is off ? the car starts up good. The car haves been idling from
1-2 rpm but after a short time it goes away. And the owner of the shop recommended me to get the ECU Chipped for 100 if i want more power. but ive already wasted lot of money on it....Ps how hard is it to swap engines ? how do i know which wires or hose to cut ? anyone know any good sites that explain how to swap engines.thanks

 

Not hard, Haynes or Helms manual will so you, or do a search (note red "search" icon in upper left).

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You found the right site! BTW I seriously doubt you would have to cut any wires or hoses. IMO with my talent EF engines swaps are easy.

 

Sounds like this guy may be trying to screw you out of some $$$. For codes, is the check engine light coming on at all?

The surging idle issue may be caused by a dirty IACV or FITV. Clean both of them out and see if it helps.

 

where can i purchase a the Haynes or helms manual ?
I guess they didnt do a tuneup on the car. And no the Check engine is not coming up.
And what is the IACV or FITV i really dont know much about mechanic stuff. where can i find this IACV, FITV ?

 

http://www.ef-honda.com/ben/Badidle.php
this may help for the idle

 

ok well after i changed the gasket and the spark plugs and wires i went out for a test drive. the check engine came on and it blinked 14x + 8x red lights what does that mean ?

 

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14 is IACV/EACV and code 8 is TDC sensor.

 

my car wont work now...i started it up and it wont go above 3rpm im not sure if its the camshaft tdc sensor.. the motor feals like its choking or could it be the distributor rotor ??please helppppppp.......

 

Yes, the code 8 will cause it to go into limp mode.

FIX THE TWO CODES!!!!

 

well first of all i dont know where the tdc sensor is located at and about the other code i dont know how to fix it.... hey wizco you have yahoo messenger ? if so can you pm me my id is phucker.poco
or email me at mr.ikon@gmail.com
this would only let me post 5 times and that's it....

 

tdc sensor is inside the distributor.

 

am i better getting another used Distributor ? or just buying a new TDC Sensor ???

 

I don't think you can buy the sensor seperate. You might be able to find one at a junk yard. Or just get the whole dist.

 

i went to the junk yard to see if i could find a distributor but they were all gone. Anyone have a pic of how the TDC Sensor looks like ? And what is the whole dist of the distributor ? I also got a IACV from the junk yard. You guys think i need to replace that or what do i need to do with the code 14 Electronic Air Control (EACV or IAC)

 

so how fast is your zc pushing when u cant feel it

 

Man my last zc i killed v8 chevelles, camaros damn and this one doesnt run for nothing i have to pust the gas petal on the way on the floor to get speed.
I might have to get a new distributor to see if that fixes the problem.....
Hey why am i on trial mode i only get 5 post a day ????

 

How can i clean out the IACV/EACV or should i just replace it i have a extra one that i got from the yunk yard pretty good condition....

 

if you need to respond again and ran out of posts for the day, use the EDIT button in the corner of your post to change or add text

 

alright thanks jimmy...

 

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Didn't you get my PM? Just unbolt the one that's currentl;y on there, clean the screen out reaaaaalllllly well with carb or MAF cleaner (you'll know when it's clean, no more grime will come out), let it dry and replace it.