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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Thanks folks! I do appreciate it! Headlights are in the worx... trynna find a good place for projectors. The hood and and hatch are custom so you wont be able to find it (I hope lol) and yes, that is the rear upgrade kit from powerslot. uses the stock rear caliper and relocates it and upgrades rotor from 10.5 to 12.5 inch. I got it from riboflavin. Joyride, your back!!!!!! lol
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Originally Posted by daneisthegreatest
Haven't been on here in a while, car turned out sick! Love the trunk.

This is by far my favorite tC ever


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Im not sure thats true, lol. But I do appreciate it!
Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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i have a pair of tsx projectors for sale there brand new
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=200187
Old Mar 27, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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I've been having a few issues with the car and how its running. @ full throttle only above 4500-5000 rpm cars starts to really kick. Feels like if the car was runnin to lean or sumthing and started to buck, but air/fuel is not the issue. Im thinking its ignition. Checkd plugs, look ok. no vac leaks, gas (e85) checks out to 86% alcohol so thats ok, air/fuel is ok. Im thinking it may be coils? Was talking to someone (z06) thats havin the same exact issue and thats the only thing that he has not checked yet. Anyone else had this problem before? Are there any aftermarket coils that are good? Jus need some input, thanks!!!
Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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there are aftermarket ignition coils plasma ones or how ever you call them. Bret has them. what gap on the plugs? hows timing looking like when the car start to bucks? and knock?
Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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gotta log all that ish... thendawg? lol gapped plugs to 28
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try gapping them lower i know i ran mines .24 and they were fine try around .22
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doesnt hurt to try the gap since your not spending any money.
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hhmmm.... i may try that 1st on new plugs... still want those coils just in case tho.
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pm me offer with shipping.
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if you have a manual boost controller try turning it down some. sounds like you may be hitting fuel cut.
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Originally Posted by brett561tc
if you have a manual boost controller try turning it down some. sounds like you may be hitting fuel cut.

Well thats the thing, my map is tuned for 19.7 psi and for some reason its only makin about 15 psi or sumthing, it might b because of the new intake pipe i put on being too small...
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Originally Posted by mmmpshh
Well thats the thing, my map is tuned for 19.7 psi and for some reason its only makin about 15 psi or sumthing, it might b because of the new intake pipe i put on being too small...
is it only 15 psi in first and second, but full boost in 3rd through fifth? if so, thats just one of the consequences of having a larger frame turbo. what size intake? my money is still on your hitting fuel cut. i just went through this not too long ago.
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Originally Posted by brett561tc
is it only 15 psi in first and second, but full boost in 3rd through fifth? if so, thats just one of the consequences of having a larger frame turbo. what size intake? my money is still on your hitting fuel cut. i just went through this not too long ago.
It never goes above 15psi in any gear though. intake piping is either 2.5 or 2.75
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try running with no intake and see what happens, unless of course you are running a maf on the intake.
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Originally Posted by brett561tc
try running with no intake and see what happens, unless of course you are running a maf on the intake.
yea, ive been meanin to try that cuz im sure thats what the boost issue is.
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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is your valve cover painted?
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^ no, everything is power coated
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what spring do you have in your wastegate?
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ugh painted/powder coated whatever.

Are you getting any p0300 codes?

Try running dedicated ground wires going to each bolt securing the coil packs



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