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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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Default calling all v-tec gods - mechanical prob

have persistent puff of grey exhaust smoke during acceleration
at 1st, 2nd & wide-open stages. i need opinions as to what the
problem(s) may be and the solution.
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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Default Re: calling all v-tec gods - mechanical prob (b18c1delly)

What exactly is your current setup? Any problems beside the smoke?

It's fairly normal to have a small puff of smoke @ WOT sometimes on a used motor. How many miles do you have on the motor?
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 12:19 AM
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Default Re: calling all v-tec gods - mechanical prob (MrTodd)

only an apex-i intake & greddy 4-1 header
b18c1 has approx 85-90k miles on it
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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you could always do a tune up, plugs,wires valve adjustment, and so on, if it s grey isnt that fuel, and wouldnt it be ok if its just during the rich time right after vtec engagemnt and at wot?
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