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PB93CIVIC
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 08/08
Posted: 08/06/08
04:14 PM

I just installed a T3/T4 turbo on my 93 B16A2 civic and when I hit about 5 lbs of boost the car cuts out like I have a rev limiter.when I let off the gas it blows off and I can excelarate again.  Any thoughts? Also what fuel pressure should I be running for about 8 lbs of boost?  


 
rhonda79 rhonda79
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 11/08
Posted: 11/11/08
05:01 PM

WAS WANDERING IF YOU SORTED OUT YOUR PROBLEM? HAVING A SIMILAR ONE, I HAVE A B16A2 T3/T4 TURBO DEL SOL AND JUST LIKE YOU WHEN I HIT ABOUT 7LBS OF BOOST AND AROUND 5400/5500 (VTEC ENGAGEMENT) I GET THE SAME THING SIMILAR TO A FUEL CUT BUT IT WONT LET OFF EVEN IF I LET OF THE GAS UNTIL  I CHANGE UP, RUNNING STOCK INJECTORS BUT 450CC DSM ONES AND WALBRO PUMP ARE ON THE WAY,APEXI NEO INSTALLED.. YEAH YOU GUESSED IT I'M DOING THE OLD 'HACK'.  


 
T2KU T2KU
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 09/08
Posted: 11/11/08
08:50 PM

Stock map sensor?  


 
PB93CIVIC
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 08/08
Posted: 11/23/08
04:26 PM

yea I talked to a tuner in jersey and I needed a (FMU fuel management unit about $80)once that was installed it ran alot better but thats a quick fix  


 
eeeen
New User | Posts: 23 | Joined: 11/08
Posted: 11/24/08
10:11 AM

so did it stop cutting at 5psi?  


efficient boost IS better!!

 
PB93CIVIC
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 08/08
Posted: 12/28/08
03:06 PM

yes its fixed  


 
Lisa11 Lisa11
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 12/08
Posted: 12/28/08
09:17 PM

The pictures are really eye catching and gives an explanation.

Lisa11

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