KA-T is done but got issues!!!

[Luderacer14]

Yea, I got my oil line today and put it in. But my car does'int boost pass 3 pounds and I'm running rich! It also stutters under acceleration, idles rough and shuts off. The pipe that goes from the intercooler to the throttle body has a rubber coupling thats duct tapped together and my Egr valve has'int been plugged yet. I know, it's ghetto rigged, but i just needed it to work untill this weekend. Do I have to get it tuned for it to run right?? I'll post pic this week when I get the thing cleaned out. Thanks for the support.

[LEMHEAD16]

If you can't fix it DUCT it. Make sore that tape is sealing.

[gabossie]

well, first step seriously would be to get that IC piping fixed. a ghetto rigged duct tape and rubber system just isn't gonna hold much boost and you'll blow the pipe off.

[Jookmasta]

im in the same shoes as u...........if u fix ur problem b/f i fix mine, post up ur solution

[Luderacer14]

I guess we both have the same problem than. I ran without the o2 sensor hooked up and the 2 plugs that went to my intake mani was unhooked. I'm not sure if running like that could jack my stuff up. I'm gonna check my sparkplugs and see if there fouled. If there not, I'm prob gonna buy a new 02 sensor, or keep replacing stuff till it's fixed!!!!

[Jookmasta]

hey did u try cleaning ur IACV? or cleaning the TB with carb cleaner? i think thats the only thing i have left to try as the frustration is building by the minute. At least u are seeing boost..............i have yet to see any boost.............

[nissanfanatic]

Gap plugs down a little. Like .030".

[virus77]

what do you mean when you say "my egr hasnt been plugged yet" So its not attached ot the manifold/downpipe and its just left open, that would cause a huge vacuum leak, whats you vac at idle. And fix that intercooler pipe, duct tape and turbo systems dont go together.

[jahrod25]

Here's a couple of words from the wise. Duct tape is in no way shape or form will ever be able to with hold pressure under boost!!!!! The car does not need to be tuned it needs for the entire set up to be constructed correctly. Do you have an upgraded fuel system like a fuel pump, injectors for an safc, if not trying to tune will be a waste of time and money. An fmu is also not considered a nice fuel upgrade due to the fact that it is set to dump a certaing amount of fuel no matter what your accelerations whether is sitting at and idle or with open throttle. My advice to you is first go back over and make sure all your pipes are perfectly connecte (no damn duct tape) then go for another test run and go from there.

[WDRacing]

I don't know what to think when I read threads like this...I see two people who probably shouldn't be driving without a parent still in ths car for one thing.

Don't post about your car not running right and expect an answer if your post contains anything like, my IC pipe is duct taped together and my EGR isn't even hooked up...what R U thinking????

Waste of bandwidth...this thread has the weekend before it goes away.

WD

[Jookmasta]

let me state for the record that i have not a single centimeter of duct tape on my car. My egr is plugged properly BTW. I have SR injectors that have been professionally cleaned and balanced and an SAFC to control em. I do have the same issues as him but i dont think my intercooler setup is to be questioned as it is done properly with silicone couplers and proper clamps.

Im just looking for a resolution to my woes and his idle problems sound similar to mine. As far as how his setup is, i cant vouch for it since mine is completely different.........

[Luderacer14]

I already got a fuel pump installed, 370cc injectors, and a fmu. Boost controller, all I really need now is a safc. And I already plugged my egr, now it won't even start.

[Jookmasta]

no need for the fmu luder since you have the 370s. How in the world are u controlling those injectors or are they not installed yet????

[drifts14x]

Yeah, with the 370's, you need the SAFC to tune down like 25 to 27% of your fuel so that you can boost to roughly 10psi. BTW, did you retard your timing .75deg/lb of boost, because that's important

[virus77]

ya if you have injectors installed without and SAFC, it should be done the other way around and i would be surprised if it started. And why the FMU, did you just buy a bunch of parts and slap them all on.

[Luderacer14]

Sorry if I confused you guys, but the fmu and fuel injectors are on stand by. There not on yet, I meant to say I had them. I'm not putting them on untill I get my safc.

[virus77]

ok, now sell the FMU.

[Luderacer14]

Sell it? So I can't run both? It's overkill right? Anyways, my stupid car won't start now, so I'm gonna try hooking back the egr and see what happens. My friend said I was'int getting any spark.

[virus77]

grab a screw driver, pull one of the plug wires, stick screwdriver into plug wire. Now hold metal part of scredriver that is exposed out of the plug wire over the valve cover and see if you see spark. And you do not need an FMU with bigger injectors. Either you have stock injectors and crank up the fuel pressure with an fmu or you get bigger injectors and tune with SAFC.

[Jookmasta]

what virus said is right. sr injectors + fmu equals overkill for your setup. As for you boosting, if you say that u only have the stock injectors in, i would hope u have an adjustable FPR. I would be VERY careful as to boosting on just the stock injectors without an fmu cause the stock injectors by themself wont push enough fuel for boosting without an increase to the fuel pressure.

[virus77]

I didnt even notice that, so you are boosting on stock injectors. Could you explain what is on the car at this present moment, before you blow the engine.

[Luderacer14]

Currently running a front mount intercooler with a upgraded fuel pump,hks bov, and a garret t28 turbo.Plus car won't start!! Who knows, maybe I already blew my engine up. But if it detonated, I'm sure smoke would start coming out and a bunch of oil would splash everywhere. Reminds me of the time my lude blew. I put the egr valve on, and also checked for the spark. I have spark and fuel, It can't be my timing because I never even touched the chain. I GIVE!! I'm just gonna bring it to a shop tomorrow than.

[virus77]

oh yeah, if you were running with stock injectors and nothing else to controll them there is a good chance you have caused some damage. What made you think you can just start boosting, the ecu has no way of controlling something it wasnt designed for. I strongly suggest you read up alot more on this whole turbocharging concept.