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Oct 11, 2003

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SF turbo kit installed

I got my SF turbo kit installed today. I have lx auto sedan. It's a great kit. I don't know why i kindda running lean. When i press gas all the way, the a/f gauge goes all the way down to lean. Is it normal?? The mechanics who installed the kit for me(Knowledge Performance) said i need a bigger injector and safc. The fuel pump is kindda loud. Eevertying except those are great. Thx to SF and Catalyst and Knowledge Performance in GA.

I'm running 4 psi now. i keep at 4psi just because I'm worried about the transitmittion (auto). I didn't go dyno yet, but i raced with my friend's rsx-s with intake and exhaust. First gear, we were dead even. After rsx-s shifted to 2nd gear which is right in middle of the V-tec he started to pull away. We shut down when he shifted to third and he was about one car length in front of me. So far, transmittion is holding well without the tranny cooler.

I will take some pic and maybe vedio when i have camera.

Oct 11, 2003

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you were dead even with a type-s from 1st at only 4psi? oh man, i cant wait to see what mine can do when i have it at 6psi.
congrats on the kit though, i cant wait for mine.

Oct 11, 2003

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Dam you help up pretty nice for 4 psi

Oct 11, 2003

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Nice, you will become addicted to boost really quickly. You will always want more!!!

Oct 11, 2003

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also, the a/f ratio will go lean it you give it gas, but only momentarily. As soon as you go full throttle it should go straight to rich.

Also, your mechanic doesnt understand how the fuel system works, or else he wouldnt have said you needed bigger injectors. Trust me, until you are running 12 psi or more, you will not need bigger injectors or an safc.

Oct 11, 2003

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Yeah that fuel system that came with your kit is proven to handle 12psi. 12psi if your engine can handle it.

Oct 11, 2003

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that's hot! my kit is sitting next to me, just can't wait to have it installed

Oct 11, 2003

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thx everybody. Cat, i did go full throttle. The light on the a/f gauge goes all the way down to lean and then i cannot not even see the light anymore. my friend says that's normal too. I don't know.

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those gauges are not accurate at all.... get it tuned... and have them use a wide band o2 sensor..

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those gauges are not accurate at all.... get it tuned... and have them use a wide band o2 sensor..

He has nothing to tune with.

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thx everybody. Cat, i did go full throttle. The light on the a/f gauge goes all the way down to lean and then i cannot not even see the light anymore. my friend says that's normal too. I don't know.

i don't think thats normal unless you installed the fuel system wrong... the pfm is supposed to add more fuel per pound of boost to keep from leaning out and ultimatly blowing up the engine... i think it would be a good idea if you took a second look on the installation of the fuel system cause that doesn't sound right...

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He has nothing to tune with.

lmao.. good point..

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is there anybody live in GA has the SF turbo kit. I don't know how to check the fuel system....thx

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could it be that the A/F guage is installed wrong??

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hey bro i live in ga... if you drive down i can look at it for you... im in warner robins... pm me for my number. i have the sf kit myself.

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i was thinking about that too. I didn't notice anything wrong eveytime i press gas all the way. just the a/f gauge that shows the i am running very lean(cannot see the light anymore). But the a/f gauge responds well with the gas pedal.

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i don't know if it could happen but, maybe its backwards or something like that... i dunno.....

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hmmm... maybe switched the polarity.. lol i dunno..

if it lights up, it should be working... do you hear any pinging or knocking or detonation???

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I don't hear anything at all. I don't know how detonation sounds like, but i am sure i didn't hear anything.

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this is off topic but what are you using for a boost controller?

Oct 11, 2003

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couldnt resist...you should get one of mine

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arg... i want a SF kit... i also wanna see one... and i live in ATL and pass warner robins every 2 weeks... aaaarrrrrrrggggggg~

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detonation sounds like static in your engine. You can usually only hear it if your AC is off, the windows are rolled up, and the radio is off.

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yeah man.. make SURE you arent freaking runinn lean... dont wanna blow thta enegine... do what cat says.. and listen EVERY time dssomething feels funny on your car.. worth the time and effort... and check the wirging on the a/f gauge.. SHOULD NOT be like that...... wow mike... now a refrigerated air-water??? what will you guys do next?? hurry with that intake mano????? j/k man.. im gonna wait till i get the whole engine built.. 15psi here i come!