FD broke down at track
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FD broke down at track
During a hard breaking left turn my FD shut down on me (had over 1/2 tank). It would not start and i had to be towed off. After letting it sit for an hour or so i managed to get it to restart but it is now shaking quite bad and appears to be misfiring. If i gas it hard it will turn off. If i slowly get on the gas it revs fine and the vibration goes away.
Car info: 93 rx7, 130k, PFC, intake exhaust rest is stock
Tonight/tomorrow im going to start with checking the spark (im thinking maybe a bad coil) then ill move on to fuel, then check compression.
Is there any diagnostics i can run with PFC? or any similar experiences? or suggestions? thanks ahead of time
Car info: 93 rx7, 130k, PFC, intake exhaust rest is stock
Tonight/tomorrow im going to start with checking the spark (im thinking maybe a bad coil) then ill move on to fuel, then check compression.
Is there any diagnostics i can run with PFC? or any similar experiences? or suggestions? thanks ahead of time
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Anyone near upland CA (i will pick up) have a compression with a quick connect (end is rubber and you just jam into spark plug hole). I'm having a **** of a time using the screw in type.
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Do the easy compression check. Pull a trailing plug and the EGI relay. Crank and listen for 3 even pulses. Repeat for other rotor.
Here's a bit more thorough explanation. Is My Engine Blown?
Here's a bit more thorough explanation. Is My Engine Blown?
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Could also be that you were tracking a 130k mile engine. Of course you are going to go lean when braking, the ECU cuts fuel. Well...unless you were super left foot braking.
More likely it failed during the acceleration before the turn. But at this point, it's really it doesn't matter much.
More likely it failed during the acceleration before the turn. But at this point, it's really it doesn't matter much.
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engine had 30k on rebuild (from previous owner with paperwork). id still like input though as i would like to prevent this after rebuild. You might be right in that it popped before turn, before the turn there is a long 110mph WOT straight.
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It's probably too late now, but you could have looked to see what your peak boost level was on the PFC Commander. If it wasn't simply an internal failure, that might have told the story....a spike or creep. Exactly what intake and exactly what exhaust modifications? Any fuel mods?
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