FJDRX7

iTrader: (32)

I start the car today, and i notice the manifold on the hot side was glowing red at idle, is this normal, never see it like that before, the EGT was normal, the A/F ratio was normal, the idle was normal, any sugestions ?

TurboTagTeam

Do you have stock downpipe??? Your pre-cat could be clogged.

FJDRX7

iTrader: (32)

no, single turbo with a 3" downpipe, 3" Hi Flow cat to an Apexi N1

ErnieT

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like your timing is too retarted causing your egt's to go very high.

impactwrench

Probably a bit rich but mine does the same. At lower RPMs it disappears. Mine was red at 1200 but not at 750RPM

vtecwho??

iTrader: (1)

yeah its sounds like a timing problem

FJDRX7

iTrader: (32)

not to sound ignorant in the subject, but how can i adjust the timing, is this is done with the idle screw, TB air adjust screw...? Thanks

impactwrench

If you are single turbo, I hope you have an aftermarket engine management system like MIcrotech, Haltech, Power FC or something right?

ErnieT

iTrader: (2)

You will need to make sure your trigger wheel is not damaged and on correctly. Also make sure your crank angle sensor is correct in its reading. IF you have a power fc, you can adjust timing this way.

FJDRX7

iTrader: (32)

Power FC, i will plug the datalogit to recheck the setting, the problem is weird i never see that before in the car

Hyperite

Mine has done that....not all the time, but sometimes.

Cgotto6

iTrader: (8)

Replace your air intake sensor. Mine went out and caused this same problem. When it fails, the ECU reads something absurd like -40 degrees C, so its way too rich to burn up all the fuel.

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

I agree that it's running abnormally rich.

IAT is one possibility, but so is an injector dumping too much fuel.

Dave

spooledUP7

I agree.

FJDRX7

iTrader: (32)

Thanks all, i will recheck all the system now to make sure is working properly, any other imput still welcome

adam c

iTrader: (2)

A glowing DP/precat is normal for a car sitting at idle for any length of time. When the car sits at idle, there is no air passing thru the engine bay, so nothing cools the pipe.

You do not have a problem