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Old Apr 25, 2019 | 08:58 PM
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just got my fd3s!




just picked up my first fd.originally silver but its wrapped satin black.plan to paint it oem color in due time.going to sell wheels.not my style.

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800 miles on atkins rebuild.
street port.
Turblown efr 7670 full kit
3.5” 304 exhaust I just had made. Vibrant resonator and muffler and a second muffler/resonator. Very quiet for a 3.5”
Adaptronic ecu with fuel pressure and
Innovative wideband
Walbro 450
Reusable tread stone filter
Battery is located in bin.
1600 and stock primaries.
deleted omp.pre mixing.

its on a base map at 8lbs of boost.trying to find a decent tune eventually.nothing ***** out crazy.just a good street tune. previous owner said its ready to tune.im also new to the fd .only really owned 2nd gens.if anyone can help me out with a adaptronics tune.also need advice on some gauges,boost,fuel mix,oil pressure. thanks

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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 06:26 AM
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Welcome!!! Looks like a great car!! Sounds like it has a ton of potential!
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Old Apr 26, 2019 | 02:19 PM
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This is the gauge you will want to connect via can to your ecu;

https://turbosource.com/collections/...bus-gauge-52mm

I believe I already emailed you back about your base map.
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Old Apr 28, 2019 | 04:55 PM
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anyone recommend a good accurate boost gauge.
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Old May 1, 2019 | 08:43 PM
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As far as boost gauges go I have always had good success with analog autometer gauges in my 944 turbo. I also ran a Turbosmart electronic boost controller, which was a really nice EBC for the money

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Old May 4, 2019 | 09:19 PM
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I can second the autometer gauges, I don’t run a boost gauge from them but their coolant temp, oil temp, and oil pressure gauges have done me well.
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Old May 7, 2019 | 10:31 PM
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did some cleaning on engine bay and noticed my air control valve is not connected.cant even find where it would connect to.no wire near by.but car does stay idled at 1950 after warm up.steady. any answers to this? i called previous owner,he states he change idcv but couldnt find plug? 🧐
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Old May 8, 2019 | 09:01 AM
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Take it to IPR and have them go over the whole car. Since it's new to you, you don't know what you are dealing with and they should be able to assess what you've got

Or you could start troubleshooting the various multiple unknowns on your own

Just a suggestion
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Old May 8, 2019 | 09:46 AM
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^ Agree. 1950rpm is pretty high, you should have IRP at least go over the basic to make sure everything is in good shape.
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Old May 8, 2019 | 11:05 AM
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Nice car!
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Old May 8, 2019 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TomU
Take it to IPR and have them go over the whole car. Since it's new to you, you don't know what you are dealing with and they should be able to assess what you've got

Or you could start troubleshooting the various multiple unknowns on your own

Just a suggestion
thanks going to get plates today.defintly going to contact ipr
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Old May 8, 2019 | 11:40 AM
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lots of cleaning and wetsanding then polishing.brought back the metal to a nice shine.

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Old May 8, 2019 | 11:48 AM
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Car look to be in very good shape, nice pick up. That positive terminal tho
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Old May 8, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
Car look to be in very good shape, nice pick up. That positive terminal tho
thanks.whats wrong with terminal?
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Old May 9, 2019 | 11:57 AM
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thanks.whats wrong with terminal?
No cover. Risk of a short
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Old May 10, 2019 | 11:27 AM
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Looks great! It's amazing what a little but of elbow grease can do to an engine!
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Old May 14, 2019 | 11:27 PM
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thank you.have questions,anyone know the part number for the clips that hold the outer window trim in??? also what oil and oil filter do you recommend, previous own ran 10w30 gtx.which is what i ran in my 2nd gen years ago. been reading alot,some say 1030 ,2050, and 1040.im in humid summer soon nyc
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Old May 15, 2019 | 06:28 AM
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Congrats! I also recommend taking the car to IRP for a check up. Running 15W-40 here in NYC...
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Old May 15, 2019 | 02:49 PM
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Beautiful car!
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Old May 16, 2019 | 08:06 PM
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Nice find
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Old May 22, 2019 | 08:49 PM
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I would also recommend taking it in to get a complete PPI.. post purchase inspection as it were. another set of experienced eyes just to make sure can save you $$ in the end. Looks much better with it cleaned up!
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 08:31 PM
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Idle

Just found vacuum leaks and got everyone of them fixed.now my idle is crap.once I get car hot and ajust idle to be perfect.ill drive for 10mins.and it's back to surging.so then I lower idle by idle screw.its perfect again. Drive some more maybe 5 mins.back to crap. After all vaccum leaks were fixed with new hoses we smoked it.no leaks so I know it's not that.any help? Anyone can help me get all screws th as t control idle back to spec? Idlecvalve is deleted.
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 09:14 PM
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where in ny r u?
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 09:42 PM
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where in ny r u?
Queens ny
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Man car looks good. Fmic set up is pretty clean. I prefer the v mounts but your car has got me re thinkin...
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