The Central Hub for DSM Community and Information

For 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and Galant VR-4 Owners. This is where the DSM platform history is documented and archived. Log in to help us in our mission, and to remove most ads from the browsing experience.

Bad missfire on new engine

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

MichaelSuch

15+ Year Contributor
932
58
Jun 30, 2008
Pinckneyville, Illinois
Hey guys, I just got my freshly built motor back in my GS-T and it has a bad missfire. It is throwing no codes (I have been using my logger w/MMCD). It doesn't missfire in 1st gear, but 2nd and beyond I can't seem to accelerate and it shakes bad, I think it really only does it when I get into boost, but it does shake a bit while idling (still have my balance shafts in). My timing advance is around 8-10 degrees at 750 RPMs (I can't get it down any lower, the CAS is fully retarded). My mods are:

Wiseco 8.3:1 CR Pistons
Manley Rods
BPR6ES plugs gapped at .032" I believe (they came pre-gapped)
NGK plug wires
Wastegate boost pressures on stock 14b

I think my issues are the plugs, do I need to move to a different one since I upped the CR just a tad? I will try to close the plug gaps to .028". Also will the TPS have any effect on this? It was sitting around 8% at idle, which I believe it should be around 10% on a 1g. I haven't had time to change it yet. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
Put a vacuume gague on it.
watch the needle on the gauge, does it vibrate? or is it steady?
 
Just as a precaution I would go back and re-check the gap on your plugs. They usually come pretty close in the box, but I always check before I put new ones in and every so often I'll have to adjust a few of them.
 
Put a vacuum gauge on it, it was right around 17-18 in. hg. A little low, I did a BLT before this, but couldn't find any leaks, I'll do another one though and replace the J-pipe gasket as I was only able to use RTV on it since my "complete" gasket kit didn't include it, nor a bunch of other gaskets. I re-gapped the plugs to .028", and took it down the road a short ways with no missfires. Hopefully it doesn't come back.
 
Add Value - Be Respectful - No Trolling - No Misinformation - Participate Often!
Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community

Build Thread Updates

Latest Classifieds

  • For sale 4G63 3 inch Magnaflow SS high flow cat
    3 inch Magnaflow stainless cat. High flow. 18.25 inches. Flange holes are 4 1/8 center. Has...
    • Galant665
    • Updated:
  • For sale 4G63 Forge Motorsports BOV
    Original Forge Motorsports bov. Adjustable with over 80 clicks on the dial. Nice to use for...
    • Galant665
    • Updated:
  • Wanted 1g 1991 Black Cherry Eagle Talon
    5-speed
    • bamatalon
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale Misc Left Over Parts
    Hello, I have a few left over parts for sale, these do not include shipping, please pm me for a...
    • r3dmak
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale Alpha Injection Clinic 2200cc for 4G63 DSM/EVO
    I have a set of Alpha Injection Clinic 2200cc high z injectors for DSM/EVO. I am stepping up to...
    • spoolinpos
    • Updated:
    • Expires
Back
Top