Blueprotegelx Turbo Build

[blueprotegelx]

I was at a light today and then the car began to shutter real bad and i could hardly get it to budge into parking lot. Check engine light flashed continuously. I let car sit for a bit while I looked for any visible vacuum leaks as that is what it felt like--nothing! After letting it sit for a few and calling SER_Cyclops, I started the car back up and it was fine. AFR's were normal, Vac read 19-20 which has been normal since I boosted, and we drove car around for a few and it was fine. Check engine light was still on so I had it read:
P0300: Random/ Multiple cyclinder misfire detected
---I am assuming spark plugs possibly? I installed NGK 6's in July when I boosted. May be upgrade to 7's?

PO103: Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input
---Mass air flow? or Vac leak?


Suggestions please? I did a search and these are some of the responses I have found.

 

[xDJ DUBx]

7s would be a nice upgrade if you're pushing 9psi.

 

[blueprotegelx]

That's what I am thinking! I may go ahead and order them anyways due to running 9psi.

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

That's what I am thinking! I may go ahead and order them anyways due to running 9psi.

pretty sure...almost 100% sure that a random misfire is due to the coil packs.

 

[blueprotegelx]

Already planned on replacing. Is 24.99 a coil pack to expensive? Looking for NGK 7's online now. May try to find someone who sells both online...

 

[xDJ DUBx]

Thats about right for coilpacks brand new

 

[sean22306]

just get the ngk's from napa. I need some too. They used to keep them in stock for me in Alexandria.

 

[blueprotegelx]

I'm pickin up coils on Friday. They said they didn't have the NGK's, so I am going to run over to Autozone and ask them as well as KOI down here in Richmond. If not I'll see if one of my buddies can pick me up a set on their way down this weekend or something!

 

[sean22306]

they probably are out at the moment. I wiped out their stock last time I was there lol.

 

[blueprotegelx]

odd for someone who is supposively stock wouldn't u think? lol

 

[blueprotegelx]

Does anyone know the part number for the NGK 7 spark plugs? I know their ZRF7F-11, but they want an actual part number. Seems the stores here in Richmond can not look in the back of the store without the part number! If all else I will order online.

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Does anyone know the part number for the NGK 7 spark plugs? I know their ZRF7F-11, but they want an actual part number. Seems the stores here in Richmond can not look in the back of the store without the part number! If all else I will order online.

order online. it's your best bet. those stores suck.

 

[blueprotegelx]

Found the part number online, 6855 for anyone interested. Called everyone and they were still clueless. Advanced Autoparts carries them but out of stock. Going over to order them today and they'll be here in the morning.

Guess you were right Sean, you did take all of the NGK 7 spark plugs from NAPA. lol. They didn't have them either down here. lol

 

[blueprotegelx]

Bought new ignition coils and detailing parts other day. Sean22306 ordered some NGK 7 plugs for himself and told me there would be some extras in stock on Tuesday. So hopefully I can pay for them and have my dad pick them up and get them to me either next time I make it home from school or when he comes to visit, should be a week or two.

I've decided I am also going to try and reroute my piping as I have the hot going under the frame and rad to reah FMIC, and it scrapes on my G/F's horrible driveway. May do that next weekend as well so I don't tear my car up further.

 

[sean22306]

They had 2 in stock, so he ordered in some for both of us. I love massive discounts. <$3 for all 4 plugs

 

[blueprotegelx]

<$3 for all 4? Their normally that price for one. Hook me up man. Geesh. lol

 

[sean22306]

If I read the paperwork right it should only be like $6-7 for all 4. It was like $2.61 or something for me using Goodyear's discount.

Along with my head gasket kit I paid $125 total after tax. (list price for everything was like 220? before tax)

 

[blueprotegelx]

Okay guys so I sold the Protege and got this instead:

I wish...Anyways here are some pics from today. I just added them all than select which I liked best. lol

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

looking good dude!

 

[blueprotegelx]

the bmw right? lol.


NGK 7's purchased but not picked up. lol