Hondata

Spunkster I may not need a new thermostat. As I stated the C-clip on the aftermarket housing was the wrong size. seeing as how the thermostat was tested by me to open at the proper temp it should work pending a road test tonight.

ok so I re-enabled the fuel overrun cutoff because every time I shifted the rpms would stay up like I kept my foot on the gas.

Regarding the ECT issue, the E-clip I purchased for the aftermarket thermostat didnt hold (think it was too small) so the thermostat popped out and rotated, damn Im glad ...

The engine should not run below 178 degrees. You need to fix this before further tuning.

even though I didnt know the specific temp I agree that it shouldnt run too cold. Though im not sure what the issue would be. The only changes to the cooling system is the radiator, fan switch, & thermostat ...

Change the dead time first so you are not chasing multiple issues at the same time.

ok, dead times changed. much better idle and the wierd ticking noise quieted down considerably. part throttle/low speed driving is smoother.

now I just have an issue with fuel overrun cutoff. I disabled it but ...

Got another question. kinda related.

So when im driving at low speed & low throttle the car surges or moves like im a new M.Trans driver (which I am not)

is that a timing issue? like the cams rotating too far during low speed/throttle position....or is it a fuel cutoff setting.

I need to ...

Replace the thermostate with a brand new OEM one.

as much as I would love to it wont work that way since the OEM thermostat is not standalone but built into the coolant exit neck. I need the adjustability of the K-tuned coolant neck because I am using a Rotrex S/C and the inlet piping rubs on the ...

Well Hondata, turns out the reason my ECT was so low is cause the aftermarket thermostat was supposed to come with a c-clip that I didnt notice so it had flipped sideways creating a constant open point. I picked up a c-clip from a local hardware store and tested the Thermostat (it opens @ 180deg)

I ...

well I put my IACV back in and loaded up the OEM Kal, however I adjusted for 1000cc injectors & no emissions checking (no 2nd O2 sensor). Car idles fine now, still has alittle surge but F-it just so long as when it starts up it doesnt run like crap and doesnt die when I come to a stop. Besides it ...

I don't see any way how the idle will be acceptable without the idle control valve. It is fairly common for the rotary portion of the valve to gunk up and it is fairly easy to clean it out.

The TB has a TB plate adjuster, I adjusted it till the car ran at 900-1000 rpm. Ive also contacted ...

Why have you removed the idle control?

If the engine is running at 145-150 degrees there is a problem with the cooling system you need to fix.

because I was having idle issues that I couldnt seem to correct in kpro. I had read up on people who removed theirs and corrected some issues they had ...

So here is my issue, My rsx will start right up but will either die or have idle issues & run super rich while cold. when it finally warms up it runs fine till about 185-200 deg, then it will die every time I come to a stop. While on the freeway or 40mph+ the ECT temps will stick around 145-150 deg ...

good show integra. glad you got er fixed up buddy. you should really elaborate on what the problem was and how it was fixed dude , thats the whole purpose of these boards.

very true, if you look at the link on the 1st post of this thread you will see on the last page how I fixed it, but the short ...

problem fixed from my other thread, admin you can close this thread.

FINALLY got it figured out!!!!

on a hunch I loaded up the stock 02-04 rsx map from kpro (the one with the 550cc injector setting)

she runs perfect now, idle stays around 14.3-14.6 afr, doesnt die when it comes to a stop. now all I gotta do is tune WOT. tried to punch it alittle and saw my engine ...

Spunkster wrote:HAve you tried taking the car to a tuner and have it properly tuned?

no spunkster I havent yet, I was worried about taking it to a tuner and finding out that something is wrong after I spent all the money to have it tuned