How do I check if my red top is healthy and strong?

[crazyfast]

hey guys... I think my motor is running good... but I'm afriad the engine will blow if I drive it hard...

can anyone help me list out things that what I should check on my motor, so I know my motor is strong, I can really drive it and don't have to worry about blowing up the motor. I have to do those check before I can mod my car! T_T

[TheLocust]

compression, leak down test it. Sea foam it(dont know if this applies to SR's or not, I dont see why it wouldn't) then do normal maintence, replace gaskets, fluids, filters etc. Then voila your good to go.

[crazyfast]

should I check timing?

[Blown240sx]

if your timing was off youd know.

[crazyfast]

what will it be like if timing is way advance?and timing is way back?

[AmoebAssassin]

If timing is off, symptoms include:

Popping/backfiring out of intake and exhaustKnocking/pingingIdle issuesReluctance to revGas smell from unburnt fuelHard starting

[RichthePoser]

check as many things as you can and replace things as need be. if your like me, it takes me several months of everyday driving to be comfortable with a car enough to know if Im pushing it or not and where its short-comings are.

Things to check are:Check ECU for trouble codesCheck ALL vaccum lines and replaceCheck your timing no matter whatCompression test (all cylinders should be no more than 10psi off of each other)Read you plugs and change if neccessaryGet an AFR readoutNew things like a fuel filter, fuel pump 'sock', have the radiator pressure tested.All those stupid little things can add up majorly.OOO also get a voltmeter and start checking sensors

Rich

[crazyfast]

thx guys!!! that helps a lot~~~~

[Henry G]

When you put your redtop in did you replace the waterpump?

[crazyfast]

so weird.... really man, when I driving my car.... no matter how much thro. I open... be4 4000rpm.... there's no power >< Unless almost wide open.. I'm pretty sure a civic can beat my car T_T... all the power come out after 4000rpm.. but I'm not sure if it is da power I'm suppost to get.. ANY IDEAS????

[Turb0wned]

its something called "turbo lag" dont worry ur fine

[crazyfast]

I think I found the problem... I check my timing.. this morning.. the timing was way off. it was at 0 degree @@ after I set it to about 15 degree BTDC... it runs better now ^^ Thx guys.... I'm very happy being on this form!

[crazyfast]

Just quick question.... when I set the timing I did.... 1. warm up the car 2. shut off the car then unplug TPS 3. start the car and check timing.... Is it how I suppost to do?

[eliterit]

hold the oil pan and ask the motor to cough

[JJ240]

Yes that is the correct way to set the timing. And yeah having the timing set to 0 would cause a loss in power.

[spider_slayer]

hold the oil pan and ask the motor to cough

funny $hit

[TougeTune180]

If timing is off, symptoms include:

Popping/backfiring out of intake and exhaustKnocking/pingingIdle issuesReluctance to revGas smell from unburnt fuelHard starting

that sounds like my car....like to a T.....when it idles, its around 10 vacuum, which if im not mistaken is really low...it idles pretty rough, and there is a slight ping when idling. so now im pretty sure my timing is off, so what are the specs for timing? what should it be set at? i dont know where it is right now, but i think when i was working on it in class a few weeks ago someone messed with my cas, which would change timing if im correct. any help would be greatly appreciated, especially if its tonight because i can do my timing in class tomorrow. thanks in advance

[TougeTune180]

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