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Old 12-01-2012, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by AdoboMiata
I took it for a drive, it seems fine when I'm not hitting boost (even when the rpm is past 4) but when I hit boost (pedal to the medal) it starts to lean out.
so close the needle valve on the FMU... this isnt hard.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
so close the needle valve on the FMU... this isnt hard.
I closed it. We'll see if it makes a difference. lol
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I "retuned" the fpr. With the line on it's 38. With the line off it's 50. I had to adjust it a little. I took it out for a drive, did a pedal to medal check and it still started to Lean.
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Either get the MS working or put an O2 clamp on it.
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Originally Posted by AdoboMiata
I "retuned" the fpr. With the line on it's 38. With the line off it's 50. I had to adjust it a little. I took it out for a drive, did a pedal to medal check and it still started to Lean.
what fuel pressure is it hitting in boost?
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Originally Posted by Braineack
what fuel pressure is it hitting in boost?
That I didn't get to check yet. Last time I checked it when I still had the 1.6 injectors on, it was 77psi. Anyways, I wanted to double check on the injectors. I sprayed some brake cleaner on all the injectors. Injector 2,3,4 are good, but injector #1 (closes to the firewall) made my car stall a bit. This could be the problem. Vacuum leak? Should I double gasket the bottom part? O-ring on top and bottom (from the fuel rail and to the manifold?
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that would be a vacuum leak. probably the insulator into the head.
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I installed new gaskets, o ring, gromets, etc. I sprayed brake clean on the manifold part and there was no leaks. Took it out for a drive and did a pedal to medal test; the car started to lean. At idle, it's idling at 13.4. Rich. O.o. Anyways, I'm going to play around with the mspnp, I got some spare time today.
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I'm so confused. Do you have a Megasquirt, FMU, or...... both?
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Originally Posted by concealer404
I'm so confused. Do you have a Megasquirt, FMU, or...... both?
I was using the FMU to get my car moving thus having the stock parts on (ecu, maf, etc). I noticed it leaned when I was "flooring it". There was a leak from injector one. I replaced the gaskets and spray brake cleaner to check (yes, the car was idling and was at warm temp) for leaks and it didn't droop. I took it out for a drive and it still leaned when i floored it. Since I have free time today, I'll go play around with my e-manage.
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Originally Posted by concealer404
I'm so confused. Do you have a Megasquirt, FMU, or...... both?
doesnt matter. too busy to bother tuning either/or.
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could the fuel settings be set to the 1.6 injectors? You need to get that thing on a dyno tune before you burn your rings or scorch a piston.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
doesnt matter. too busy to bother tuning either/or.
I didn't touch the spark tables nor the coolant related air density... If this file is crap.. please correct it.. :[
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Originally Posted by Jdilla
could the fuel settings be set to the 1.6 injectors? You need to get that thing on a dyno tune before you burn your rings or scorch a piston.
Interesting..
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Originally Posted by AdoboMiata
I didn't touch the spark tables nor the coolant related air density... If this file is crap.. please correct it.. :[

wait, so you're using the MS AND FMU?!
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LOL I've been following his progress for a while. I keep waiting for the blown motor thread.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
wait, so you're using the MS AND FMU?!
noo.. I used the fmu with the stock ecu to get around because I needed a vehicle to drive to get parts at an auto store. I removed the mspnp at that to time cause it wasn't tuned properly yet. When I ran the mspnp, I removed the FMU, st fuse, throttle body position sensor, o2 sensor, and the wastegate arm. That post was my .msq file.. just letting you know that I try to make time to tune it.
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Originally Posted by AdoboMiata
I was using the FMU to get my car moving thus having the stock parts on (ecu, maf, etc). I noticed it leaned when I was "flooring it". There was a leak from injector one. I replaced the gaskets and spray brake cleaner to check (yes, the car was idling and was at warm temp) for leaks and it didn't droop. I took it out for a drive and it still leaned when i floored it. Since I have free time today, I'll go play around with my e-manage.
AND an e-manage?!?! o_O



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Originally Posted by triple88a
LOL I've been following his progress for a while. I keep waiting for the blown motor thread.
thanks...
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You dont need boost to "get around". Stop ******* with the FPR before you blow something.
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