hey guys finished my mini me swap.. d16z6 head with skunk2 high compvalves. i got new intake exhaust and head gaskets on there.. torqued down to specs.. car drives great but burns coolant at anything over 3500 rpm.... once it is below 3k it stops.... anyone have any idea where to start for this problem???? i cant seen how it could be leaking with all new ****./ let me know// thanks

 

compresion test ... 185 150 175 210

 

Leak down test it before you take anything apart. #3 cyl seems to be the culprit.

 

how do i do leak down test?

 

You will need a leak down tester and compressor.

1. Set #1 Cylinder to TDC, hook up tester and note difference between pressure input and leak. Uncap radiator and look for bubbles. Bubbles indicate leaking headgasket. If you hear air coming from the intake, bad intake valves. Air out of the exhaust, bad exhaust valves. Air coming from the oil cap (take that off too), bad rings.

2. Rotate crank counter clock wise and set #3 piston at TDC. Repeat step 1. Do the same for #4 then #2.

This is just a quick overview, google it to get a nice guide.

 

all valves are brand new and everything else was acid washed... new head gasket intake and exhaust... putting my d16a6 head back on after i remove the carbon and acid wash all the stuff... also going to do a light port on it.. decided to stick with my d16a6 and boost it for the summer... looking for cheapest boost for daily driver.. i know i need turbo mani an turbo and all that junk.. wat is easy way to get turbo settings on ecu or piggy back? any ideas?

 

perform the test before you do anything else. As far as all the turbo single cam stuff, I'm not very versed, so hopefully some one else can chime in.