Custom Front Lip... What do you guys think?
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GMalatrasi
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well I dont have a working car right now so I cant take it home with me to do that just yet. As soon as I do, I'll post the pics.
GMalatrasi
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I might have to wait till summer after all... I was trying to install the MPI and it didnt work, I took it off and the car is running just as bad as it did with the MPI.justanotheradikt said:
I'm hoping it's just that the spark plugs are clogged up from running so rich while I was trying to tune it.
If it's not the plugs, I might be in some deep trouble. It barely drives, not to mention the flashing CEL and horrible shake. It might be running on two cylinders.
Don't drive it like that! avoid at all costs! flashing CEL = you can melt your cat
yeah, it probably is running on 2-cyls.. probably the two cylinders that are firing directly. my car was like that when my aftermarket spark plug wires went bad, bought some oem-ish wires (couldn't wait for a parts order from onlinemazdaparts so I got the only ones I could find locally that looked OEM quality/fitment) and replaced all the plugs and it was fine.
For 8 bucks you can give her a full new set of plugs, though it kinda sucks that you gotta do it right before you turbo, since you'll need colder plugs after you turbo anyway haha. Hope you get that stuff sorted out!
yeah, it probably is running on 2-cyls.. probably the two cylinders that are firing directly. my car was like that when my aftermarket spark plug wires went bad, bought some oem-ish wires (couldn't wait for a parts order from onlinemazdaparts so I got the only ones I could find locally that looked OEM quality/fitment) and replaced all the plugs and it was fine.
For 8 bucks you can give her a full new set of plugs, though it kinda sucks that you gotta do it right before you turbo, since you'll need colder plugs after you turbo anyway haha. Hope you get that stuff sorted out!
GMalatrasi
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I could actually smell the burning cat... I knew what it was without ever smelling it before... Funky smell
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GhostMercury
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get the fiberglass mold done i wana see this so bad
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Yeah well I dont have a working car at the moment, so I cant work on it...
Since my turbo build is looking less and less likely as we get closer to the date, I might end up working on the fiberglass instead.
Since my turbo build is looking less and less likely as we get closer to the date, I might end up working on the fiberglass instead.
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it's too flimsy to move like that... Dont worry I'll get on this as soon as I have some time. I'll let you know of any updates.
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Ok guys... Since my Spring Break turbo install party has gone down the drain, I'm free to work on the lip that week.
I'll take many pics for all of you.
Ciao
I'll take many pics for all of you.
Ciao
GhostMercury
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a lil off topic but why isn't the turbo going in
GMalatrasi
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Long story short: I had some parts that weren't right for my application.GhostMercury said:
If you want the full story:
Here's the thread where it all unfolded
