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[Chad1993]

Lol true that. You got all then goodies installed?

 

[Hillala]

Nah, none of them have even shown up. This is all on my old setup after it stopped eating the couplers.

 

[Chad1993]

I see, sounds nice and lopy, unless it was missing bad .

 

[Hillala]

nah, if it was missing it would sound like shit when I play with the throttle, . Just sounds like it wants to eat something.

 

[Chad1993]

Yeah it does! For some reason my car just runs like straight crap until it gets about 120 degrees. Replaced the engine coolant temp sensor and didn't change anything. I did buy it for a 97 model though(out if habit) wonder if it would cause it to run like that. I checked the tuning part and it's almost perfect. Really really close to perfect. Spent almost two hours idle tuning.

 

[Hillala]

I remember reading something about the 4g63 running like crap until it warmed up and there was a reason, let me look around for it (think it was in a book I have) If I find it, i'll let ya know.

I don't know why and don't quote me but I think it had soemthing to do with the ignition or electricals... I'll just find it, haha.

 

[Chad1993]

Alright. Thanks man. Sucks I can't just get in and drive. I also have a brand new OEM front o2 sensor.

 

[Hillala]

Man I wish I could just get in mine and go for a ride.

1) Scary as hell on the road out from my place, IF for any reason you dip your tires off that narrow ass road, you're going down a 130ft drop into the lake, three people died last year out here going off it. . . They still haven't put up guard rails. . .

2) I own a DSM, like many of us on here, there is that dreaded feeling something is going to explode, implode, snap, twist, fall off, or when you have those good days and you get somewhere.... Not start when you're ready to go home.

 

[Chad1993]

Sounds too real, cause it is! I have a turbo timer installed, I wonder if it's the cause for the rough starts. It's spliced in with the ignition switch.

 

[Hillala]

Check your wires on it for a clean connection but I don't think that's your issue. I'm running a HKS turbo timer and it doesn't do anything for mine.

 

[ManticSHadow]

I think this pic describes how the dsm community feels when they finally get to drive there car again.

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[Hillala]

! If I don't have a sound from somewhere, something is seriously wrong, I pull over and check everything until I hear a sound again. Just how I look at my DSM

 

[VtecvrsTurbo]

I agree to the pic. My $1500 transmission from shep has been making a grinding sound when de-accelerating.

 

[Chad1993]

What kind if fluid you running?

 

[Hillala]

aaaannnnnnnd that's why I went with Jack for my trans. But nah they're both great, check your fuild make sure you put the right stuff in it and change it out. I change my trans fluid every time I change my engine oil.

 

[Chad1993]

A little harder with AWD to refill at every oil change. Maybe I'm just not used to it yet.

 

[Hillala]

I'm running AWD, sir. Get it up on a lift and it takes just a few minutes.


Think I just need to replace the TB, my tps is gone and i'm gonna have it out to replace that so might as well replace it all.

EDIT- Anyone know if the TPS from the 2g is the same as a 1g? If so, does anyone have one that I can pick up? Thought about it and I just don't want to deal with taking those coolant lines off.

 

[Chad1993]

Not sure if they are the same. Google may know ! I deleted my coolant lines for my FIAV.

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

1 : Depending on what gear set you chose from Shep, harder gears (high amounts of nickle) will cause gear whine on decel. Check your fluid for sparkles. If there is no glitter just get used to the noise. Richmond gear sets commonly found in domestic muscle cars are a good example of this.

2 : If you delete the coolant lines to the throttle body you need to close the FIAV which will also cause issues with the car running like a turd until it's warm. Scott Dojka did a write-up on how to close your FIAV for free with a pair of pliers.

3 : TPS are not the same between years. Find a 2g/1g TPS accordingly. Otherwise you will encounter a few issues.

4 : Need a 2g drive shaft. Any sellers?

 

[Chad1993]

I did screw it all the way down. Dang thing was hard to turn!

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Yeah. It takes a few minutes. I had to keep telling myself it wasn't closed - sure enough it took about 20 more turns past what I thought was boleing bottomed out.

 

[Chad1993]

I only did it to try to fix my cold start idle problem. Didn't change a thang .

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Well for the record, CTS year as well as model specifics do matter. First hand experience - the ECU's are looking for certain resistances and multiple sensors read differently.

 

[Chad1993]

Thanks for the push . I'm going to pick one up in the Morning then. I'm not sure if I have the 95 wire harness or 97. Not sure if it matters. I'm sure I have the 95 ecu though.

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Go with a 95 CTS and match the pigtail. Then bring me the car.