 hotter plugs?, new motor help |
 Sep 17, 2008 - 9:13 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 24, '06 From jonesville Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
ok...so i just put a new motor in my car....it feels like its running ok but it just doesnt have the power it used to...and this motor has had some stuff done to it...but i put a step hotter spark plugs in it....is that my prob? should i lean it out a little more than normal w/ these plugs? it seems to b running very rich now? thanx.
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Sep 17, 2008 - 9:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what do you have, what have you done?
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Sep 17, 2008 - 9:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 24, '06 From jonesville Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Bitter @ Sep 18, 2008 - 3:16 AM)  what do you have, what have you done? just been rebuilt... Head: Port and polish 3angle valve job and its been decked and the block has been bored .040 it has ~10.5- 11-1 compression. besides that...everything is just new... i have an SAFC to tune w/ but i wouldnt think id have to do much tuning for it to run good? right? |
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Sep 17, 2008 - 11:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
QUOTE (Kerr1 @ Sep 17, 2008 - 9:27 PM) QUOTE (Bitter @ Sep 18, 2008 - 3:16 AM) what do you have, what have you done? just been rebuilt... Head: Port and polish 3angle valve job and its been decked and the block has been bored .040 it has ~10.5- 11-1 compression. besides that...everything is just new... i have an SAFC to tune w/ but i wouldnt think id have to do much tuning for it to run good? right? Tuning it will make a difference, but you will have to buy a wideband to get the right AFR throughout the power band. -Matt |
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Sep 18, 2008 - 9:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 24, '06 From jonesville Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (GotToyota @ Sep 18, 2008 - 4:00 AM) QUOTE (Kerr1 @ Sep 17, 2008 - 9:27 PM) QUOTE (Bitter @ Sep 18, 2008 - 3:16 AM) what do you have, what have you done? just been rebuilt... Head: Port and polish 3angle valve job and its been decked and the block has been bored .040 it has ~10.5- 11-1 compression. besides that...everything is just new... i have an SAFC to tune w/ but i wouldnt think id have to do much tuning for it to run good? right? Tuning it will make a difference, but you will have to buy a wideband to get the right AFR throughout the power band. -Matt so u dnt think the plugs r my problem? jus needs to b tuned. |
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Sep 18, 2008 - 10:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
I would go to a dyno and get a good tune then go from there. You will also need a wideband, or some shops can provide one for tuning purposes.
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Kerr1 hotter plugs? Sep 17, 2008 - 9:13 PM
Kerr1 alright...preciate tha info Sep 18, 2008 - 10:14 AM playr158 You put 1 step COLDER plugs in when you INCREASE H... Sep 18, 2008 - 11:04 AM
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