I just bought a 91 crx with a jdm b16a, 450 injectors, cp high comp pistons, port and polished head, shaved for higher compression, aftermarket springs and retainers, and skunk 2 stage 2 cams. Running obd1, no CEL.

When I first got it, I had to press the gas and let it crank for about 10 seconds then it starts. If it didn't start that way, I will have to disconnect the coolant temp sensor and it will start. I've already changed it twice and still the same. So I tough it was a timing isuse and I re-time it a few times to TDC, how it previously was. Now it won't start at all unless I push start it? Plus it won't stay idle, if I let off the gas it will stall.

Previous owner/builder said it was street tuned by Chrome for ITR cams, and he saids after he put in the new cams it's been acting up. Might I need a new tune? Or can I put in ITR cams and see what happens? Please help, only car I got.




Modified by 91EF_Si at 6:57 PM 6/9/2008

 

Oh yea, and when I crank it over it won't start but smells like gas. But no gas leaks.

 

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anyone?

 

could be something with distributor/wires but could use a new tune with cams changed. I haven't heard of anyone having issues with 450's

lots of variables on this.