getting ready for turbo - gauge pics inside
10-27-2006 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PpAzZ1101
Lol... right.
Do you realize that a possible reason all those LSJ cars are blowing up is cause of the temperature difference? Colder air = more dense. More dense = lean conditions.
In Pittsburgh, we can have some crazy temperature fluctuations. Not to mention, if something else goes wrong on it (ie. fuel pump, fuel control, boost control) you could be seeing a lean condition.
But hey, it's your car. As long as you're prepared to shell it out to fix the motor, go without one.
Do you realize that a possible reason all those LSJ cars are blowing up is cause of the temperature difference? Colder air = more dense. More dense = lean conditions.
In Pittsburgh, we can have some crazy temperature fluctuations. Not to mention, if something else goes wrong on it (ie. fuel pump, fuel control, boost control) you could be seeing a lean condition.
But hey, it's your car. As long as you're prepared to shell it out to fix the motor, go without one.
It's not a smart thing to do. Converting an N/A car to a boosted one is the biggest pain in the ass and you should be able to know how your car is running.
10-28-2006 | 11:43 AM
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thanks guys, i know you all are about AF but if im tuned conservatively with no problems coming up then it should be okim gonna have the tune that comes with the hahn kit and im sure its very conservative for these reasons
10-28-2006 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by celicacobalt
thanks guys, i know you all are about AF but if im tuned conservatively with no problems coming up then it should be okim gonna have the tune that comes with the hahn kit and im sure its very conservative for these reasons
10-28-2006 | 05:59 PM
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A wideband is more than just a tool for "tuning", it's a tool to know how your car is running and to keep you in touch with your motor if something goes wrong. It's insurance.
exactly, couldnt have put it better
10-29-2006 | 01:03 PM
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hey celica autometer makes a wideband a/f gauge.....dunno if would work with our cars ..i think it does its under the cobalt series....but anyways its wideband so i wonder if itd do a good job like the aem and whatnot....?
10-29-2006 | 11:05 PM
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yeah i figure with how much everyone bags on the auto tranny for being weak, im gonna make sure its in good shap and see what the temps are after the turbo compared to stock and decide from there how soon a tranny cooler will be needed.
10-30-2006 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by celicacobalt
yeah i figure with how much everyone bags on the auto tranny for being weak, im gonna make sure its in good shap and see what the temps are after the turbo compared to stock and decide from there how soon a tranny cooler will be needed.
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