My CA swap is done!!

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Nismo1182
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This little motor is pretty badass. Pulls pretty hard for 7 psi. Id say very very low 15's maybe even high 14's. Since I pulled on my friends 2001 Eclipse GT with bolt ons and he drops 15 flat at the track. Its going to be very interesting upgrading this motor.

Only problems im encountering is when i step on the gas pedal very lightly, the car "hesitates " a bit. When i give it more gas, its fine and revs perfect.

Could this be a bad TPS?

Othat than that little hiccup, the engine runs perfect.

Thanks a lot Dee, this engine is awsome :D I also remember your advise, so dont worry ;)


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slw240sx
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whats your timming at? howd your bottom end, mines not very good at all until boost, or if i spool up the turbo and then let the clutch out it goes like a bat out of hell. but i fear i may have somthing like low compression. also get a EGT gauge and water temp gauge ASAP. just to keep your eyes on everything

happy tuning !

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Nismo1182
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Theres crap for bottom end until it spools, if i rev it to around 4-5k and slip the clutch out theres pretty good power for a nice launch.Yup, those gauges are next.

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GotBoost4Yall
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You're such a shady bastard ,you can't tell anyone what you're doing?? Hehehehe, have enough room with SMIC?

NeedCAforS13
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i hate you...lucky bastards with running motors :rolleyes

but seriously...good to hear its running kevin...i wanna ride!:D

Sean

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Nismo1182
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GotBoost4Yall wrote:You're such a shady bastard ,you can't tell anyone what you're doing?? Hehehehe, have enough room with SMIC?


LOL, yea theres room, but its just hanging in there. I made a little scoop on the bottom for it to draw air from.

Super sleeper, no gauges, no intercooler showing. Time to go after some red preludes ;)

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USDM_OneVia
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Congrats! Mine should be on the road tomorrow!

Joe

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Nismo1182
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USDM_OneVia wrote:Congrats! Mine should be on the road tomorrow!

Joe


Its fun stuff, good luck with your CA.


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