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Old 08-18-02, 11:16 PM
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Need Help With Mods

Ok, for starters its an 87 TII with 75k mi, RB turbo exhaust, FCD, 8mm spark plug wires, new plugs, and a K&N filter. For some reason it always beeps and says add coolant while idling, but when I drive the car or sometimes just rev the engine while at a stop it will turn off. Then come back when I idle for too long again. Any ideas? The cooling system is filled with fluid, so there shouldn't be anything wrong? Also the K&N filter says non turbo, but its probably better then stock right? It sounds cool as hell now with the air filter, and between shifts you can hear a *Pffffffffffttt* blow off valve sound. Anyway, what should I do about this? Also, will my engine detonate with this setup? How will I know if it is detonating? My friend said it was shooting flames between shifts, but thats not it is it? Thanks for the help.

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Your coolant level sensor may be bad and need replacing. You can also check to see if the wire connecting to it is frayed or grounding out somewhere.

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Your engine shouldnt detonate with that setup, mind you i said SHOULNDT. If its detonating it would sound like a bolt being thrown into a metal bucket. If you detonate a few times, bye bye motor. Keep that boost in check and you should be fine. Just because you shoot flames doesnt mean you a detonating, more likely backfiring.

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with those mods.. you may want to invest in some 720cc injectors and a better fuel pump. You're probably pushing somewhere between 8-12 lbs now and without proper fuel mods, you'll run lean.

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