PCM Diagnostics & Tuning HP Tuners | Holley | Diablo

Could a bas TPS sensor cause a lean condition?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2004 | 06:38 AM
  #1  
shep28's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: Beachwood, Ohio
Default Could a bas TPS sensor cause a lean condition?

This was my post from a day ago detailing my problem:

I sold my tts headers and borla cat back and swapped the system with a set of coated pacesetter lt headers, tsp duals, and installed a ls6 intake. I wrapped the collectors of the headers with header wrap to keep the o2 sensors warm.

I was idling the car at about 2500rpm today and gunned it a few times to enjoy the new sound. Music to my ears.....

back to the problem. The car has a MAFT and predator custom tune. The maft is set at 15% lean base setting- old tune. I need to adjust that to deal with the new mods. Any suggestions? The car has s very strong fuel smell. I noticed that after gunning the car, the headers were glowing light orange.

I was under the impression that this would be caused by a lean condition, but the fuel smell confuses me.

My 02 readings at idle were at around 340 on both banks. My ltfts were at 0% - -4%.

What could be the problem? I am ordering a HP tuner for the holidays and hope to tune my car with that.

I am running a 231 cam, ported TB, in addition to a pulley andA HOST OF OTHER MODS.



All upper header tubes glow from 2000rpm and up. ????????????????

I checked the fuel pressure and its 60 when you turn the power on/ignition.

Checked for air leaks.

Checked for air pockets. Changed coolant when I swapped ls1 for ls6.

Got a code when I started it up. Have seen this "TPS sensor out of range" code before. I assumed it was because I adjusted the idle screw to raise my idle when I put my cam in. Could this cause a lean condition?
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2004 | 08:33 AM
  #2  
monodax's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 413
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Default

It sounds like you adjusted your set screw to far. I would adjust it back to the default position and if you are going the manual adjustment route instead of using the Airflow tables I would drill a larger hole in the throttle body.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2004 | 08:55 PM
  #3  
shep28's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: Beachwood, Ohio
Default

So could turning the screw too much cause a lean condition?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:30 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE