Yeah, I have a few other projects to finish before I can go any further on this one money-wise. If I get to it before you I will report back
I'm starting to think more and more that it is the FPR. I used to have slow starts (crank for about 5 seconds and then it lazily starts) probably once or twice a week. For about the past 2 weeks it has done it damn near every time. I think this makes sense when you take into account the leaking sound I was hearing coming from the plenum that I posted in the other thread. Since my FPR is tied into the plenum, I think it is bleeding off between starts.
I had some spare time so I decided to clean my wheels. I haven't really cleaned them in probably 2.5 months or more. Since they are black, it really looked like crap. Lol. They almost looked grey.
Before:
I took off a quality control sticker so you could really see just how dirty they were.
I forgot to get a pic of the front. Lol.
After:
It isn't much of an update, but it's better than nothing
Modifications as of 3/21/13:
3.1L, 0.050" oversized pistons, forged crank, 3SX lightweight crank pulley, K&N intake, CX Racing pre turbo pipes. SS Y-pipe, SS oil feed/return lines, DNP precat deletes, test pipe, ESP downpipe, DSM SMICs, Ninja Performance boost controller set to 13 psi, vacuum reduction, 6 puck clutch, Drweldin custom spark plug cover, Depo Racing gauges, custom leather seats, and MMCdroid OBDI-Bluetooth datalogging adapter. Everything built and done by me. More to come soon.
Currently building/on the shelf:
3.01L, 0.020" oversized pistons, forged crank, NA block, 13T turbos, KYB GR-2 struts, Tein S-Tech lowering springs.
When would the best time to do this be? Right after shutting it off I assume?
At normal operating temperature and the vehicle is running. The diaphragm inside the FPR goes weak with heat. That is when you should find the problem.
They seem to be the same exact thing to me actually.
Because it is adjustable, it will support the 15gs I plan to install.
I am sure the FPR's would work, but I am not so sure about the accompanied fittings. I would buy fittings from someone like 3SX to make sure they will adapt. Just double check the AN fitting sizes provided.
Thanks for your input. The filter has about 10k on it. I planned on changing it when/if I did the FPR. I haven't even looked to see if the FPR is leaking because I have been busy with physics homework. I might do it tomorrow. If the FPR isn't bad, I will take a look at the filter.
On a side note, I passed 5000 miles on the rebuild today I also went to drop off the flywheel for the other engine to get it balanced, but realized that it would be best to resurface it first before it was used to balance the engine. I wound up leaving with the flywheel and dropping off the front turbo exhaust housing that had the hole welded shut for him to fix. I will get the flywheel resurfaced and drop it off at the machinist probably Monday.
Thanks for your input. The filter has about 10k on it. I planned on changing it when/if I did the FPR. I haven't even looked to see if the FPR is leaking because I have been busy with physics homework. I might do it tomorrow. If the FPR isn't bad, I will take a look at the filter.
On a side note, I passed 5000 miles on the rebuild today I also went to drop off the flywheel for the other engine to get it balanced, but realized that it would be best to resurface it first before it was used to balance the engine. I wound up leaving with the flywheel and dropping off the front turbo exhaust housing that had the hole welded shut for him to fix. I will get the flywheel resurfaced and drop it off at the machinist probably Monday.
I smell money burning in someone's pocket!!!!!!!
Just got back in town. Hope Physics has not popped your cork!!!
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I also went to drop off the flywheel for the other engine to get it balanced, but realized that it would be best to resurface it first before it was used to balance the engine. I wound up leaving with the flywheel and dropping off the front turbo exhaust housing that had the hole welded shut for him to fix. I will get the flywheel resurfaced and drop it off at the machinist probably Monday.
