DIY -- Installing SF Turbo kit - Page 11

OsOBooSTeD · 08-17-2003

hey Question... what happends to the TWO o2 sensors? are they just ditched?????

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b18c1boy · 08-17-2003

this may have already been answered, but has there been any problems with emissions. are you seeking carb exemption on this kit?
is it street lega?

Elite · 08-18-2003

damn dude that shit lookz bad azz!! props!

Catalyst · 08-19-2003

the o2 sensors are in the downpipe of the lx, and in the ex they are in the stock midpipe.

We will be seeking CARB exemption for the kits, but as of right now, they are not smog legal.

OsOBooSTeD · 08-20-2003

does the check engine light stay on?

Catalyst · 08-20-2003

every once and a while i will get a check engine light for "system too rich", but after exactly 50 miles, it goes away. I have had the kit on for over 5000 miles now, and i have had the light about 3 times.

OsOBooSTeD · 08-20-2003

cool thanks.

Maverick · 08-20-2003

my light is on quite often

OsOBooSTeD · 08-21-2003

yo catalyst .. lemmie ask u .. my car has been sitting in the garage sine aug 1st. and theres like 87 oct fuel in there like HALF A TANK.. will this affect the turbo? i know im supposed to run like 93 but will it damage it ? our should i just take it easy and drive slow to the gas station and top the tank off with some 94?

wenlyone · 08-21-2003

you can always force the wastegate to not boost first till you fill up.

Catalyst · 08-21-2003

do not make ANY boost with only 87 octane gas. It will not damage your turbo, but it will destroy your ring lands and crown of the pistons, along with your head gasket.

cwick187 · 08-21-2003

Wait a sec...The Check Engine Light comes on??? I rather not have to deal with that....What do you do to get rid of the CEL???

OsOBooSTeD · 08-21-2003

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Originally posted by Catalyst
do not make ANY boost with only 87 octane gas. It will not damage your turbo, but it will destroy your ring lands and crown of the pistons, along with your head gasket.

shit what should i do???? suck the gas out the tank and go fill up a can with 93 and replace it? or should get a tank and mix the 93 with the half tank of 87 thats in there?

OsOBooSTeD · 08-21-2003

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Originally posted by cwick187
Wait a sec...The Check Engine Light comes on??? I rather not have to deal with that....What do you do to get rid of the CEL???

get the o2 simulator thats all... or take the cluster out and remove the bulb

cwick187 · 08-21-2003

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Originally posted by OsOBooSTeD
get the o2 simulator thats all... or take the cluster out and remove the bulb

Ummm YEAH!?!?!? I already have an O2 simulator because of the Hp racing header...I don't think that would resolve the check engine light because the car is running too rich...Try again

Catalyst, would having a tuned Apexi VAFC resolve the "running too rich" problem???