My LS1 died (oops)
11-27-2006, 04:01 PM
#21
Originally Posted by LS1Formulation
Get a fuel pressure gauge ($50 at most part stores) with an extension so you can mount it behind your hood by the cowl. Drive the car and see what it reads. My mom's Buick had the exact same issue a couple weeks ago. Seemed to drive fine, then all of a sudden she was driving and it just died. The fuel pump was only putting out 20-25 PSI. It would run and drive above 23 PSI but below that it would just die. Have them check out your short and long term fuel trim as well. If it's a fuel problem, the long term fuel trim will be a positive number (i.e., on my mom's car it was +16%) Keep in mind, if you need a fuel pump it's not going to be cheap to replace. The pump itself is reasonable, it's the installation that will kill ya. I had it happen on my old LT1 Formula and lucky for me, the previous owner must have had the same problem because they cut an access hole right above the sending unit and took it out through the hatch. I don't advocate cutting your car up, but if you're on a budget it may be the way to go.
11-27-2006, 04:04 PM
#22
Originally Posted by TransAminal
Considering that stock RSX Type-S's run 14.8 @ 95MPH, its hard to believe that an intake, header, and exhaust can gain you a full second and 8MPH in the 1/4, thats a huge difference. Sounds like someone gave you some optomistic numbers.
After owning an LS1 I don't see how you could ever be happy with a buzzy 2.0 4 banger with no torque, but as they say, different strokes for different folks
After owning an LS1 I don't see how you could ever be happy with a buzzy 2.0 4 banger with no torque, but as they say, different strokes for different folks
11-27-2006, 04:17 PM
#25
Originally Posted by Roarin_8
What is the going rate for installing a fuel pump? (intank)
11-27-2006, 05:46 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
How hard is that to replace on the rear?
EDIT: have you cleaned your MAF and throttle body?
11-27-2006, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I like the RSX-S's. They are pretty fast after $1500 or so in mods (13's@103 or so is the norm for a K-pro/I/H/E RSXS). But I would like my WS.6 10x better than an RSX, provided I can get my car to work.
11-27-2006, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Eh, in all honesty I would trade right now for an APII S2000 hardtop with low miles....just because I have always thought the S2K was neat as hell and enjoyed the time I spent in one in the past. I dont think they are "fast" or "powerful" but its a damn neat little car.
Man, sorry but that's a chick car. IMO. To each his own though.
11-27-2006, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I thought like you, my friend ran a 14.8@95 in his with a cai and catback and no tune. A tune and header put him at 13.9@101 with a **** driver (he has run low 14's at 103.X and I saw the timeslip and have witnesses) I know, tune does a SHITLOAD! for that car.
11-27-2006, 06:33 PM
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Guy local is pushing 450 whp out of a RSX without any driveline issues so far (months) and I dont think the type of car you drive determines your manlyness, lol if it does, you are in serious trouble.
I have not checked on the MAF, TB, bit if they were bad off enough to instantly kill my car at random im sure it would be doing funny stuff ALL the time.
I have not checked on the MAF, TB, bit if they were bad off enough to instantly kill my car at random im sure it would be doing funny stuff ALL the time.
11-27-2006, 06:34 PM
#33
Originally Posted by Revelation Z28
just get this car running good.
did you ever think that the previous owner got rid of it from these problems happening to him?
did you ever think that the previous owner got rid of it from these problems happening to him?
11-27-2006, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Guy local is pushing 450 whp out of a RSX without any driveline issues so far (months)
Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
and I dont think the type of car you drive determines your manlyness, lol if it does, you are in serious trouble.
11-27-2006, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Guy local is pushing 450 whp out of a RSX without any driveline issues so far (months) and I dont think the type of car you drive determines your manlyness, lol if it does, you are in serious trouble.
I have not checked on the MAF, TB, bit if they were bad off enough to instantly kill my car at random im sure it would be doing funny stuff ALL the time.
My car has randomly died before, but it turned off, like I just shut it off or something. The battery was corroded really bad, cleaned it and never happened again. I couldnt tell until I took off the connectors, if you havent checked that, then you should.
11-27-2006, 09:02 PM
#37
Originally Posted by Toxic Texan
Your other thread is back I just locked it.
I was not TRYING to kill the whole thing, but to be honest I wasnt sad when I saw it go, lol.
Whats wrong with the S2K? Also, how is it "girly"? Is the lotus Elise "girly" too? I mean, it has 50hp less and is even smaller and all that.
11-27-2006, 09:03 PM
#38
Originally Posted by JD_AMG
Ok, theres no way that the stock halfshafts and transmission can take that...
MAFs are pretty weird, you might have a broken wire, or a very dirty one. Mine was pretty grimmey, after cleaning it the car idled better and the engine was smoother, I couldnt belive it.
My car has randomly died before, but it turned off, like I just shut it off or something. The battery was corroded really bad, cleaned it and never happened again. I couldnt tell until I took off the connectors, if you havent checked that, then you should.
MAFs are pretty weird, you might have a broken wire, or a very dirty one. Mine was pretty grimmey, after cleaning it the car idled better and the engine was smoother, I couldnt belive it.
My car has randomly died before, but it turned off, like I just shut it off or something. The battery was corroded really bad, cleaned it and never happened again. I couldnt tell until I took off the connectors, if you havent checked that, then you should.
I will check the MAF and clean it reguardless after GM pulls all the codes and hands the car back. My radio was still playing as I rolled down the street powerless. I doubt its battery related therefore.
How do I clean a MAF? Is that computer cleaner spray okay or do I need to use q-tips and alcohol? Basically...how much elbo grease needs to be applied to those wires? (I know NOT MUCH...)
11-27-2006, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I will check the MAF and clean it reguardless after GM pulls all the codes and hands the car back. My radio was still playing as I rolled down the street powerless. I doubt its battery related therefore.
How do I clean a MAF? Is that computer cleaner spray okay or do I need to use q-tips and alcohol? Basically...how much elbo grease needs to be applied to those wires? (I know NOT MUCH...)
How do I clean a MAF? Is that computer cleaner spray okay or do I need to use q-tips and alcohol? Basically...how much elbo grease needs to be applied to those wires? (I know NOT MUCH...)
11-27-2006, 09:10 PM
#40
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I always clean the MAF wires using electrical parts cleaner from Radio Shack and a Q-tip. Be very, very careful, basically use almost no pressure at all. Just let the Q-tip glide along the surface of the wires.
Okay, do I need to index the MAF when putting it back or just put it back like I took it off or do I need to even remove it at all from the car?