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  1. Nick M

    rich or lean?

    In general, black smoke without a load is rich. But that isn't how you tune, as has been pointed out. White can be a few things, including unburned fuel.
  2. Nick M

    car died, won't start, no spark, code 12 & 14

    The cam doesn't have a hole in it. Picture time. And none of that cell phone crap. You might need a new CPS, if your's has some how physically broke. That makes 2 in 2 weeks, if you weren't keeping track.
  3. Nick M

    car died, won't start, no spark, code 12 & 14

    Your car won't run with an active code 12. Ignition and fuel injection are shut down. 12 means the ECU isn't seeing the engine speed and position sensor, known as the CPS.
  4. Nick M

    Engine bay in stock form request.

    [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/Cobra281s/Hoses9.jpg[IMG] :thumbup:
  5. Nick M

    Engine bay in stock form request.

    I think that white bay looks correct. But I also have some side angles, showing the sensors and hook ups of various things. Only thing is the K&N and shield the previous owner put on. The pics are 4 years old, but I think everything is in order. I have some smaller ones, things...
  6. Nick M

    starting problem

    Care to rewrite your problem? Something like this. On hot restarts, the car will not crank over. If I hold the key for 3-4 seconds nothing happens, then it cranks over all of a sudden. On hot retarts, the car cranks over, but will not fire up. It takes 3-4 seconds of cranking to start...
  7. Nick M

    car died, won't start, no spark, code 12 & 14

    I think he has two seperate problems. After he figures out his 12, and it starts, I think he will be plagued with the 14 on an intermitent basis. As so many are. With 12, he won't even get a and IGt signal will he?
  8. Nick M

    My latest Mercedes...

    The C isn't a good value like his S420. Well, not as good.
  9. Nick M

    My latest Mercedes...

    That S class is such a nice car. And they are a great value used.
  10. Nick M

    Who Makes (Made) The Best Factory Turbo Car?

    And amazingly simple in operation. International also uses it with their engine brake. They use the engine brake in place of a jake brake. Best car? It is hard to argue against a 911 with 4WD. Any fool can be a hero in it. That F40 is simply outrageous. I would rather have a 1000 hp Ford...
  11. Nick M

    6MGE dyno, gained hp by leaning AFM

    How about porting the head? Sorry if you have a build thread and I didn't read. Since you don't want to go into electronics yet. Or the 7M head, since you have your car running like it is supposed to, unlike so many here.
  12. Nick M

    6MGE dyno, gained hp by leaning AFM

    Well done. On a side note, I burned a stocky style composite gasket by going too lean doing the same thing. Jdub, that wound clock spring is the resistance for the flapper door. Tightening it makes it harder to open, so the ECU thinks not as much air is entering as really is. A great mod...
  13. Nick M

    What would it take?

    Yes. Your cylinder pressure at Bandimere is noticably lower, which is why Denver pumps are 91. Unless there are two NHRA tracks at 5800 feet. But you need to fibure out how much, with a gas analyzer, or wideband tuning. Don't just crank it up. The Turbo Supra will also run slower. The air...
  14. Nick M

    Picture request: 1990+ cruise control

    The 3 spoke is a fail(for me), becuase in casual driving, the left hand sits at the bottom of the wheel.
  15. Nick M

    questions on running a T3/T4 on a 7m

    I can't vouch for them. But it does look just like the original HKS. http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=341&phot_key=725
  16. Nick M

    Possible fuel problems

    A boost leak is accompanied by code 34, you can rule that out. If you encountered fuel cut that is. I can't recall driving a car that bogged on decel. So, there isn't a 41 or 51, check again after a long test drive, or the next day.
  17. Nick M

    Picture request: 1990+ cruise control

    The Cressida has it too. I prefer it. Maybe just because I was used to it.
  18. Nick M

    EFI Main Relay

    NE signal is the pickup from the engine's postion and speed sensor, the CPS.