Modded TSi starts like crap in the cold....

[adam355]

I dono if this matters but here is the performance mods:

K & N air filter
1 Gen BOV
AHP 2.5" Turbo back exhaust
AHP Stage 2 FMIC with 2.5" tubing from turbo to TB
Big 16G Turbo - ported
AHP O2 housing - ported
AHP turbo intake pipe
AHP Manual Boost Controler
Apexi Super AFC
Malory Fuel Pressure Regulator
Walbro 255gph fuel pump
AutoMeter instrument cluster bezel
AutoMeter 30 in/HG - 30 psi boost gauge
Nodskog Fuel pressure gauge
Front Upper Strut Tower Brace
Rear Upper Strut Tower Brace
Ported Exhaust Manifold

I bought it a few months ago and winters coming and I'm finding out it doesnt start to well in the cold. In the morning it doesn't start first turn, 2nd turn it starts perfect. Car doesn't seem to get gas when I first start driving either. It sputters and then kicks in and runs perfect after a bit.
Its not a huge deal, but im just worried because in WI we see way worse cold then this in about a month or so and I can't imagine how much worse it will be then. Anyways, any help would be appreciated.

 

[tbehling]

I also live in wisconsin, own a modded dsm. It happens to me some mornings when i get up to go to work. I think it could be a dying fuel pump.. time for that walbro

 

[Idiot Stick]

mine starts like shit too, but i believe it could be becuase of a dirty clogged egr valve that is stuck open. i'm gonna take mine apart when i get off my ass and bust out the mopar combustion cleaning crap or whatever. just do a search on it i'm sure u'll find some info.

 

[awd4g63]

Check your Fast Idle Air Control Valve

 

[adam355]

Originally posted by awd4g63
Check your Fast Idle Air Control Valve

Oh and the car does seam to have low oil pressure a lot...I dono if that matters, the low oil pressure light likes to flicker when im idling sometimes.

 

[dsm4life]

my talon acts like a girl in the morning also. These damn cars have mood swings like a bi***

 

[trayingkilla]

same problem here. im worried it might be the fuel pump now that its been mentioned, cause it seems like im hitting fuel cut. do any of you guys have the two same problems?
j

 

[adam355]

Originally posted by trayingkilla
same problem here. im worried it might be the fuel pump now that its been mentioned, cause it seems like im hitting fuel cut. do any of you guys have the two same problems?
j

Well the previous owner had the Walbro 255gph fuel pump installed in my car so I doubt the pump is my problem.

 

[gsxtacy]

I run a 95 gst that is barely modded and I am having the exact same symptoms you are having but I am getting nasty fuel cut at full boost. You are supposed to resest your ECU, but that did not help mine. I was told that my fuel filter needed to be flushed out or replaced. I'm here to do some searching tonight. let me know how you come out!