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Old 11-27-2013, 09:14 AM   #1
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Make sure that you put a wide band 02 sensor gauge in ASAP. You will want to know what is going on. I used a apexi afc to tune in my afr's. This will basically take the place of that resistor. FYI, my motor melted a piston or a valve with the kit, not to scare you. I was tuned to 11:2 afrs. which I feel was safe.
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Old 11-27-2013, 10:36 AM   #2
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The "S" engines have forged pistons, other engines have cast pistons.

It would be good to have the injecters cleaned & tested to enhance fuel flow & remove a likely variable to inevitable problem solving. Test fuel pressure at the fuel rail too.
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The "S" engines have forged pistons, other engines have cast pistons.

It would be good to have the injecters cleaned & tested to enhance fuel flow & remove a likely variable to inevitable problem solving. Test fuel pressure at the fuel rail too.
Really? That I did not know. You always surprise me with your knowledge.
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Old 11-27-2013, 12:19 PM   #4
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BTW This is what I used for my O2 bung. I love the fact I didn't have to weld and it works perfect with my fabspeed midpipes. I also am using the aem uego gauge type for monitoring.

AEM No-Weld O2 Sensor Mount 1.75-2 inch exhaust
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Old 12-21-2013, 08:24 PM   #5
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Latest update to the Supercharger install:

The 2.5" inlet pipe that attaches to the out port of the supercharger just does not work real well.
So I decided to order a 2.5 flexible hose to use instead. Won't be here till next week.

So the past few days, I've changed my focus from the SC install figuring out a way to mount my new gauges.

I purchased an AEM Wideband O2 Sensor and an AEM Boost Gauge. To control (tune) the air-fuel ratio, I purchased
an Apexi Neo. Thanks to JAAY and The Radium King for your earlier advice. It all makes sense now.

Well, I wanted to install the AEM gauges in the center console so they look factory installed. For the life of me,
I could not figure out where I could install the Neo unit, without it looking lame. I even considered leaving the
Neo in the storage compartment behind the seats.

Then I came up with an idea (that I think is pretty darn cool ;-). I decided to make a hide-a-way pocket between
the AEM gauges that I could slide the Neo in and out of when needed.

I still had an old cassette tape center console insert that I modified for the job.

Take a look. I am almost done with it. Just waiting on some 3M 94 primer so I can install the Burl Wood Laminate
to finish off the factory look.

Here's a couple of shots showing the pocket I built for the Apexi Neo.










Here I'm test fitting the whole unit. Once I get the wood laminate installed, it will look factory. At least I think so
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Old 12-22-2013, 12:09 PM   #6
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Lots of work! J can't wait to hear how she drives.:dance:
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Old 11-27-2013, 06:26 PM   #7
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Make sure that you put a wide band 02 sensor gauge in ASAP. You will want to know what is going on. I used a apexi afc to tune in my afr's. This will basically take the place of that resistor. FYI, my motor melted a piston or a valve with the kit, not to scare you. I was tuned to 11:2 afrs. which I feel was safe.

When you say "wide band 02 Sensor Gauge", is this what you mean?

Apexi SAFC Air Flow Converter from AlamoMotorsports

Also, if you use this "wide band 02 Sensor Gauge", do you still need to get the ECU reprogrammed? Tuning is fairly new for me.

When you day you melted... with the kit, do you mean the SC kit or Apexi?

So from what I am hearing here, the resistor is s hack and the wide band sensor gauge is a better solution. Am I correct in that?
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