Sup w/them 2026 Spring Projects?
If I ever graduate from "basic bolt on street evo" I will try out of state options. I started learning about CS/DS cars yesterday lol, might be time to retire into those stock classes. my eyes are going bad anyway lol
Originally Posted by ViciousLSD
I think I got myself out of this haltech stuff. Its a PITA to deal with certain tuners who just dont get tuning != drag racing where everything is above 5krpms. dyno graphs dont mean crap in autox lol. I couldnt get a smooth power curve if i WOT from 3k to redline since certain settings/features seem to be kicking in. I can look into this again later, but will anyone tune it without password protection?
I also fixed my "phantom knock" issue. I was planning to replace the knock sensor before I make an insurance claim. while struggling to remove the knock sensor I accidentally tugged the cable and it just came off the sensor. I installed the new one and my car is back to normal. jeez these "expert tuners"
I also fixed my "phantom knock" issue. I was planning to replace the knock sensor before I make an insurance claim. while struggling to remove the knock sensor I accidentally tugged the cable and it just came off the sensor. I installed the new one and my car is back to normal. jeez these "expert tuners"
now i'm back where I was 1.5 years ago lol
question! whats the absolute maximum engine oil I can put in with the stock oil pan? seems I'm ok with 5.5 quarts so far with my oil-catch-return-VTA set up. I'm going to try 6 quarts next
You will know when your turbo smokes a bunch because it cant drain back. How much that is, sorta depends on how well your head returns oil Im guessing. But 6qts is around the limit. I know i've always run mine in that 5.5-6qt overfull range.
guess I'll have to test it out, maybe 5.75qt. I have this pressure regulating thing in the oil feed line. I'm not sure what it does exactly. hoping the low crankcase pressure helps preserve the turbo seal
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I think I got myself out of this haltech stuff. Its a PITA to deal with certain tuners who just dont get tuning != drag racing where everything is above 5krpms. dyno graphs dont mean crap in autox lol. I couldnt get a smooth power curve if i WOT from 3k to redline since certain settings/features seem to be kicking in. I can look into this again later, but will anyone tune it without password protection?
I also fixed my "phantom knock" issue. I was planning to replace the knock sensor before I make an insurance claim. while struggling to remove the knock sensor I accidentally tugged the cable and it just came off the sensor. I installed the new one and my car is back to normal. jeez these "expert tuners"
I also fixed my "phantom knock" issue. I was planning to replace the knock sensor before I make an insurance claim. while struggling to remove the knock sensor I accidentally tugged the cable and it just came off the sensor. I installed the new one and my car is back to normal. jeez these "expert tuners"
no. the sensor broke after engine build #2. the CEL comes on immediately. I hate going to these boutique shops because theres a high turnover of technicians. being "warranty work" this time I seem to have gotten their newest guy to install the motor. I addressed some of the issues but I had to let them address issue with the motor/tune. the shop owner tested a different knock sensor without installing it on the block (not sure if he grounded it) before going into haltech sheenanigans. I got about +22HP so we spent more time on it, until I finally got a weekend with my car
I had a couple stray counts of knock at unexpected times last time I did some datalogging. Can't find any indication that the exhaust or other parts are banging around.
I should probably install a new OEM knock sensor just to be safe.
Should I plan on buying the special knock sensor socket tool? Or can it be safely improvised?
I should probably install a new OEM knock sensor just to be safe.
Should I plan on buying the special knock sensor socket tool? Or can it be safely improvised?
FYI - regarding my trans and 1 and 2 moving/popping out, some of you anticipated the answer, but maybe not necessarily the solution:The retaining snap ring wasn't seated all the way into the output shaft bearing groove but once it snapped into place the shifter stays put. A brisk engagement of the clutch during a 2nd to 1st downshift at about 20mph is all it took
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fyi - regarding my trans and 1 and 2 moving/popping out, some of you anticipated the answer, but maybe not necessarily the solution:the retaining snap ring wasn't seated all the way into the output shaft bearing groove but once it snapped into place the shifter stays put. A brisk engagement of the clutch during a 2nd to 1st downshift at about 20mph is all it took
on the 6 speed there is a small metal/rubber plug on the end of the trans... Can you pop it off and look inside.. You should be able to see if the circlip holding the end bearing is propperly inserted into the bearing groove.... It is a long shot but i cant think of anything else..
ha!
