running on boost problem

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lamner
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Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:30 am
Car: S13 CA, Corrado G60, MK2 VRT

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hi,

i have a problem with my new s13. when driving over 3-4000 rpm (on boost) theres no power and it wont go much higher. i already checked the sparks, maf, boost leaks. everything fine.. boost at 3-4k goes up to 0,6-0,7 bar but it doesnt makes power.? at no-load running i have 0,6 bar vac

i think its running too rich, spark plugs are black and wet (they are new). someone have an idea how i can fix it? temperature sensor?

my CAS bolts aren't at mid slot with ignition set at 15°.. now ignition is at 15° but sensor is near the stop. i dont know if thats a problem..?

greetz

edit: im driving stage 1: 3" catback, walbro 255, fmic, air intake


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iliketocrash
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No one has any ideas? My friend a couple of years back had this EXACT same problem and he never figured it out. Just sold the car. I'm very curious to hear input.

trevr
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I had a problem close to this, and it was a bad ignitor chip, but if all your plugs are sparking that will rule that part of the equation out

lamner
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Car: S13 CA, Corrado G60, MK2 VRT

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today i checked the timingbelt, a touth was out. tomorrow ill start it again and see if that was the problem.. but i dont think so, heard of ca running nearly normal with a rong toth.

you say your friend sold his car because of this problem - did he checked the timing belt??


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It depends which way it's off. One way it runs alright, the other it doesn't. Either way you've figured out the timing is off, which needs corrected regardless. Have you pulled the codes from the ECU?


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