Help getting my CA to run better!!

Discuss topics related to the CA18DE and CA18DET series engines.
looksLikeA240
Posts: 149
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2002 12:40 pm
Car: break dancing

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its running well when it gets boost which doesnt come until late 3500 rpm which is laggy. It's a dog until boost and i'm wondering what might be the hold back. I have yet to replace the plugs, and i only put about 4 gallons of 94 octane in the 1/4 full pure **** gas that it had in the car (that i bought at an auction and was sitting for months on end). I hopeing changing these two things will give me a lucky break, but it feels shakey. It seems like its running rich and bogging down preboost. Any advice on a possible fix would be extremely helpfull and appriciatedthanksDustin


280hp
Posts: 26
Joined: Sat Aug 10, 2002 6:34 pm
Car: racing , women and sports

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check timing , tps, and make sure you are not running thestock ka ful pump and filter. if that doesnt fix it e mail me and i will help you some more

looksLikeA240
Posts: 149
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2002 12:40 pm
Car: break dancing

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i'm running a 300zx tt fuel pump with a new 240sx fuel filter, timing is set at 25 (I tried all kinds of timing settings, maybe you know a better) TPS is set. I ran out the fuel tank and put in some good stuff. It seems to be running a lot better. I better buy some plugs. WOT feels rather smooth though, kinda weird.Thanks Dustin

280hp
Posts: 26
Joined: Sat Aug 10, 2002 6:34 pm
Car: racing , women and sports

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is it still running rich?I had to get an afr to make mine run good.If you need it let me know because I ordered a stand alone engine management system, so I wont be needing the afr or the bigger maf.let me know if you're Interested.and does yours over heat any more or is it perfect now?

looksLikeA240
Posts: 149
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2002 12:40 pm
Car: break dancing

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it runs quite cooler now. But seems to get a bit toasty in 9degree plus weather in traffic. So you think the preboost rpms just need a bit of leaning?


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