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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-02-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 314
Posted By Dirty Rick
Rich idle setting?

Rich idle setting?
Forum: performance & modifications 03-01-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By Dirty Rick
Bougicord wires going bad

Why are my Bougicord plug wires failing? Lifespan?

Car didn't pass smog and started popping under boost.
Plugs 1 & 4 were dark 2&3 were clean (oh that's not good)
The resistance on 3 of my plug...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-28-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,381
Posted By Dirty Rick
Put an ohmmeter on your plug wires?

Put an ohmmeter on your plug wires?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-22-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,190
Posted By Dirty Rick
I would do a MS2 before I installed a EZK

I would do a MS2 before I installed a EZK
Forum: performance & modifications 02-20-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 654
Posted By Dirty Rick
I saw 10:1 on the afr before the missfire, I...

I saw 10:1 on the afr before the missfire, I don't think you are making enough boost to go that rich.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-04-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,034
Posted By Dirty Rick
a power bleeder wont fix a bad master.

a power bleeder wont fix a bad master.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-29-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,438
Posted By Dirty Rick
That pushrod motor has potential to unlock, A...

That pushrod motor has potential to unlock, A good tune really wakes them up.
The Duratec V6 is the one to covet.
It's the older brother to the 3.5L ECO and they love boost too.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-17-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By Dirty Rick
Use your phone to take a picture of stuff like...

Use your phone to take a picture of stuff like this before you take it apart.....
Forum: performance & modifications 01-14-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,625
Posted By Dirty Rick
Yes it will. However the volvo racing team was...

Yes it will. However the volvo racing team was not trying to meet emissions or fuel mileage standards. They were not running the car in closed loop, your car should be in closed loop. In open loop...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-10-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,625
Posted By Dirty Rick
Just remember with a single O2 sensor in closed...

Just remember with a single O2 sensor in closed loop the ECU will see the average AFR.

So if you put a larger injector in #3 and that richens the average mixture, the ECU will pull fuel to get the...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-07-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,297
Posted By Dirty Rick
Separate from lift and duration is the speed at...

Separate from lift and duration is the speed at which the valve is opened or closed.
The steepness of the ramp, in other words.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-07-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,060
Posted By Dirty Rick
13.5 at idle is (I would say normal) I doubt a...

13.5 at idle is (I would say normal) I doubt a B230 will idle well at 14.7
Forum: projects & restorations 12-25-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 366,117
Posted By Dirty Rick
I've never had any problems with the "wheel of...

I've never had any problems with the "wheel of death"....

https://i.postimg.cc/YqP1cJ0F/wheelofdeath.jpg

But I did have some trouble with the downpipe I was fitting! :-P
Forum: projects & restorations 12-24-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 33,030
Posted By Dirty Rick
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50699523232_65...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50699523232_65f9080851_c.jpg

Total loss of side impact protection
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-23-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,230
Posted By Dirty Rick
The shielded wire is for the crank position...

The shielded wire is for the crank position sensor and will not affect power up.

I'd check that something is not pulling down the 5vRef, The processor runs on 5v, if something is pulling down the...
Forum: showroom 12-22-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,288
Posted By Dirty Rick
Two Turn Tables and a Microphone........

Two Turn Tables and a Microphone........
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-13-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,665
Posted By Dirty Rick
My fuel pressure gauge came with a tee connector...

My fuel pressure gauge came with a tee connector to fit the pressure line
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-13-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,141
Posted By Dirty Rick
A bad blower resistor is usually due to high...

A bad blower resistor is usually due to high current draw from a failing blower motor. A bad blower motor will also cook dash harness interconnects and fuse box.

I just did an 86 7 series that is...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-13-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,665
Posted By Dirty Rick
An exhaust report is a back fire An Intake...

An exhaust report is a back fire

An Intake backfire is a sneeze

They are caused by different problems

Fuel pressure test, engine off, engine running, under load, hold with key off?
...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-11-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,648
Posted By Dirty Rick
As long as it doesn't go into boost at freeway...

As long as it doesn't go into boost at freeway cruising speed.....
Forum: performance & modifications 12-01-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,632
Posted By Dirty Rick
There are some huge gains to be had in piston...

There are some huge gains to be had in piston weight savings. Mahle turbo piston assy's weight 750grams!!!

A Diamond LS2K style piston assy weighs 450grams.....
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-28-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By Dirty Rick
I'd bore it, that one cylinder wall looks like a...

I'd bore it, that one cylinder wall looks like a sponge.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-27-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,822
Posted By Dirty Rick
A hall effect sensor is a switch and generates a...

A hall effect sensor is a switch and generates a square wave signal

A VR sensor generates a sine wave signal

A Hall effect sensor is powered, a VR sensor is discrete.
Forum: aftermarket engine management 11-25-2020, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,666
Posted By Dirty Rick
You can leave the Stoich and AFRs set to gas...

You can leave the Stoich and AFRs set to gas numbers so you don't have to translate.
Lambda is Lambda, it does not change with the fuel.
Remember AFRs are not measured, they are calculated from...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 11-25-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,666
Posted By Dirty Rick
If you don't have a lot of compression E85 doesnt...

If you don't have a lot of compression E85 doesnt want to fire on a stone cold motor.
A blast of spray cleaner will help get it fired for setup.

You are likely good at 6 on the reqFuel, if the...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 11-22-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,092
Posted By Dirty Rick
There is a topic here with someone who ran boost...

There is a topic here with someone who ran boost with a Regina system.

But for a MS you will need to look at what is available for a crank signal and how the MS can be configured to work with...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-07-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By Dirty Rick
2 turns = 720° = a full cycle

2 turns = 720° = a full cycle
Forum: performance & modifications 11-07-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,844
Posted By Dirty Rick
That almost looks fake like a trophy....

That almost looks fake like a trophy....
Forum: performance & modifications 11-07-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,528
Posted By Dirty Rick
Izzat like a pertronics? If so then a pull...

Izzat like a pertronics?

If so then a pull up resister just like a points setup.

See section 5.2.9 of the hardware manual
Forum: performance & modifications 11-06-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,844
Posted By Dirty Rick
Some serious sickness there.....

Some serious sickness there.....
Forum: performance & modifications 11-02-2020, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,003
Posted By Dirty Rick
I improvised by making a loop in a piece of...

I improvised by making a loop in a piece of bailing wire to fit the screw then bending a piece of that wire to form both a 25mm extension and some sideways reach. You just have to get clear of the...
Forum: projects & restorations 11-02-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 389,661
Posted By Dirty Rick
Cool Thanks

Cool Thanks
Forum: projects & restorations 11-01-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 389,661
Posted By Dirty Rick
"I would also strongly recommend using one or two...

"I would also strongly recommend using one or two S54 idle valves as they flow quite a bit more air than "normal" idle valves."

Can someone ID these Idle valves? Are they bigger than a 6cyl BMW...
Forum: projects & restorations 10-31-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 118,836
Posted By Dirty Rick
I think you would be best served by getting...

I think you would be best served by getting factory harnesses to match your dash.
Rather than re-inventing the wheel.

Did you keep any of the parts you pulled?
Forum: performance & modifications 10-31-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,003
Posted By Dirty Rick
The bucket is larger diameter than the width of...

The bucket is larger diameter than the width of the cam lobe, so you can probe down beside the cam lobe to hit the bucket.

I have made some extensions for my dial indicators for length and offset....
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-31-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,017
Posted By Dirty Rick
Are they dry? No rubber mount will tolerate being...

Are they dry? No rubber mount will tolerate being soaked in oil.

Diesel mounts?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-31-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,180
Posted By Dirty Rick
Blasphemy! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH...

Blasphemy! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH BOOST!!!!!
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-31-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,734
Posted By Dirty Rick
Pumps don't like to suck, they prefer a flooded...

Pumps don't like to suck, they prefer a flooded inlet.
If a pump has to suck too hard it will cause cavitation, which is very hard on the pump itself.
This is why fuel pumps are built into the...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 10-29-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,812
Posted By Dirty Rick
I have not had any luck in trying to get any...

I have not had any luck in trying to get any motor to idle at 14.7AFR.

Maybe a newer motor but not a vintage Volvo.

It will surge and likely stall with AFRs that lean.

You can't force it to...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-29-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,211
Posted By Dirty Rick
A 300° cam is not a good thing on a relatively...

A 300° cam is not a good thing on a relatively stock motor. It is going to need a healthy boost in compression to work at all, but then the RPM range it works at is way above normal street use.
Forum: aftermarket engine management 10-27-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,812
Posted By Dirty Rick
Make sure your AFR table is right in the idle...

Make sure your AFR table is right in the idle area (not 14.7) so the O2 doesn't drive it off target.

try flattening the MAT Air Density Table in your hot start/idle area?

Also make sure there...
Forum: showroom 10-25-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,812
Posted By Dirty Rick
I think I got a little aggressive. ...

I think I got a little aggressive.

https://i.postimg.cc/YqP1cJ0F/wheelofdeath.jpg
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-23-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,005
Posted By Dirty Rick
Speed bleeding is an oxymoron. Bleeding...

Speed bleeding is an oxymoron.

Bleeding should be done slowly to eliminate/diminish the formation of bubbles.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-23-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,442
Posted By Dirty Rick
Amazon - Orion Machine $60 a pair with studs and...

Amazon - Orion Machine $60 a pair with studs and nuts
Forum: performance & modifications 10-23-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,651
Posted By Dirty Rick
An Acusump may maintain pressure, but what about...

An Acusump may maintain pressure, but what about the air?

60PSI of air has no more lubricating properties than 0PSI air.

The problem is the air introduced, not the loss of pressure!!!
The...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-23-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,545
Posted By Dirty Rick
The sensor should not be located on the outside...

The sensor should not be located on the outside or a bend.

Use a long bung so the sensor is not directly in the flow.

Wire the O2 sensor power supply to the fuel pump relay so the sensor turns...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-21-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,970
Posted By Dirty Rick
Isn't there a relationship between the AMM and...

Isn't there a relationship between the AMM and the injector size?

You can't change injector sizes Willy Nilly, as the ECU can't compensate.
Doesn't compensate in open loop....

Injector size is...
Forum: showroom 10-13-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 100,206
Posted By Dirty Rick
Surprised I am the only Mini.... Well there was...

Surprised I am the only Mini....
Well there was another there but it had a tent on the roof!
I finally figured out the course, but got cocky at the end and took the last cone of the back stretch...
Forum: showroom 09-15-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 100,206
Posted By Dirty Rick
Did my first X at Keiser stadium in Oct. Second...

Did my first X at Keiser stadium in Oct.
Second event postponed due to the air quality.
See you at Evergreen Air Museum on Oct 4th?

https://i.postimg.cc/s2jxDk0P/mini.jpg
Forum: aftermarket engine management 08-25-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,257
Posted By Dirty Rick
I don't think that is a licensed MS2 derivative,...

I don't think that is a licensed MS2 derivative, if so it is not legal to use B&G or MSextra firmware on it.

http://www.msextra.com/doc/pdf/licenses.pdf
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