I think I'm running lean

zach_04LX · 10-10-2005

Hi everyone,

My turbo has been in for a while now and seems to be running nicely. However, my Apex'i EGT gauge shows that during full throttle I hit about 800 C. Is that too hot? If so, does that mean I'm running lean? And finally, what can I do to fix it if right now I'm broke and can't afford DYNO?

Thanks in advance,
Zach

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zach_04LX · 10-10-2005

Oh, forgot to mention, I'm currently running 7psi on the stock engine. Is it possible to run 8psi and still keep my car for a LONG TIME?

exturbo6 · 10-11-2005

Fix your problem before running more boost. Your car could last a long time if you take care of it. Dont beat the crap out of it all the time.

iamboo · 10-11-2005

first thing.... keep the boost setting but don't hit full boost when you're driving...

what kind of fuel setup are you running on the car?

get yourself an air/fuel guage or a wideband air fuel if possible

do you hear your car detonating/knocking? it sounds like static coming from the engine.. you should be able to hear it in your car...

zach_04LX · 10-11-2005

I don't hear anything bad coming from the engine at all. The only reason I was asking was because my EGT was at around 800C at full throttle, and that seemed a little high. I know that everything can handle up to 870C without problem, and thus I have my warning indicator at 840C, but I thought 800C was a little high. I have no problems except for the EGT being at 800C.

ritalin · 10-11-2005

Hook up a wideband and find out. Also how many cc/min are stock 7th gen injectors? Its not a problem with boost levels. Besides possibly running too lean its a power problem. Is it tuned at all?

civic01vtec · 10-11-2005

Where do you have the sensor installed at ????

Where do you live, is it hot out and does the EGT temp get hot only after you have been driving for a long time or does it early ???

A EGT gauge isn't a good indicator of detonation. You are better off using a wideband.

eye_see_you · 10-11-2005

yes you can run more i'm running 12 psi on my stock engine with my auto tranny that was built byt tci auto

ritalin · 10-12-2005

Speaking of widebands I highly recommend an Innovative. I had one until I either lost it or it got stolen. Pretty cheap too.

zach_04LX · 10-12-2005

Where can I get an Innovative Wideband?

tfnaaf · 10-12-2005

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Originally Posted by zach_04LX

Where can I get an Innovative Wideband?

Here is a real good deal, i bought my plx m-500 from Streetrays

HondaLuver · 10-12-2005

get a tune, it can be as much as 50 hp that you could be losing