DIY -- Installing SF Turbo kit
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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.
We will be seeking CARB exemption for the kits, but as of right now, they are not smog legal.
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Rep Power: 312 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.
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?
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Rep Power: 312 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.
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.
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.
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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???
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???
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get the o2 simulator thats all... or take the cluster out and remove the bulb
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???
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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???
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???
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oh ****.. didnt think of that. good point! my bad.
oh ****.. didnt think of that.
good point! my bad. Originally posted by cwick187
It's cool!!! I'm thinking that if you get your car "tuned" that should eliminate the CEL...I would like to know if this would help because I really hate to have a CEL and everyone wonder why it's on when they ride with me.
It's cool!!! I'm thinking that if you get your car "tuned" that should eliminate the CEL...I would like to know if this would help because I really hate to have a CEL and everyone wonder why it's on when they ride with me.
.. but yea i wonder if the SAFC would work then...
Originally posted by OsOBooSTeD
**** 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?
**** 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?
Originally posted by MadWheel
fill the tank with 93, then add octane boost (full bottle)
fill the tank with 93, then add octane boost (full bottle)
thanks for the advice
but my cars engine is removed. this is why i have the problem. The new engine is going in with the turbo so Im stuck with the gas thats in there... this is why i need to know if i add octane booster to the 87 gas (1/2 a tank) will it work? otherwise im gonna syphin (sp?) the gas out and go fill up a bottle with acouple gallons of 93. 
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Rep Power: 0 better yet, i know in nc, that there are a couple stations down here that still sell 100 octane racing fuel. see if there is any of that. then you can make mad boost without having to worry about detonation. just an idea.
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better yet, i know in nc, that there are a couple stations down here that still sell 100 octane racing fuel. see if there is any of that. then you can make mad boost without having to worry about detonation. just an idea.
better yet, i know in nc, that there are a couple stations down here that still sell 100 octane racing fuel. see if there is any of that. then you can make mad boost without having to worry about detonation. just an idea.
ok u guys obviously arent reading what IM SAYING.
SOMEONE READ WHAT I POSTED AND HELP
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Rep Power: 326 dude, pump out the old gas if you can, it may take a lil while but you won't regret it later...fill the tank with a 5-gallon plastic gas can (obviously put 93 in it) then drive to your fav gas station and fill it with 93. I said to use a 5 gallon tank because it will better help to dillute (sp) the rest of the 87 octance you couldn't get out with the pump better than only putting in a couple gallons. hope that helps. btw - 5 gall. containers for fuel isn't much money at all, it's def worth it man, good luck
Originally posted by MadWheel
dude, pump out the old gas if you can, it may take a lil while but you won't regret it later...fill the tank with a 5-gallon plastic gas can (obviously put 93 in it) then drive to your fav gas station and fill it with 93. I said to use a 5 gallon tank because it will better help to dillute (sp) the rest of the 87 octance you couldn't get out with the pump better than only putting in a couple gallons. hope that helps. btw - 5 gall. containers for fuel isn't much money at all, it's def worth it man, good luck
dude, pump out the old gas if you can, it may take a lil while but you won't regret it later...fill the tank with a 5-gallon plastic gas can (obviously put 93 in it) then drive to your fav gas station and fill it with 93. I said to use a 5 gallon tank because it will better help to dillute (sp) the rest of the 87 octance you couldn't get out with the pump better than only putting in a couple gallons. hope that helps. btw - 5 gall. containers for fuel isn't much money at all, it's def worth it man, good luck
lol thank you ... thats all i wanted was some clear direct answer.. ill do just that... get a hose and suck that **** out....and refill it.. cool.. thank you.
now if my turbo kit ever gets here.. then i can put my engine in
