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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2015, 10:20 AM
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Posted By tranceatlantic
sudden power loss when going up bumps

I did a bit of searching but couldn't find a reference to a problem like this. I m hoping someone has come across it. My'99 986 has developed an issue where I get intermittent power losses that...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-24-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,239
Posted By tranceatlantic
correct AFR for a supercharged enigine

I have completed the installation of a TPC supercharger kit with a SMT6 used to drive the 7th injector. Im now at the stage where Im tuning it and Im looking for some help to keep me on the road and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-30-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 26,065
Posted By tranceatlantic
I swapped out these LEDs this weekend and...

I swapped out these LEDs this weekend and everything went well. The latest LEDs posted by particlewave are actually the same size as the old ones which makes life a bit easier. I am by no means an...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-12-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 26,065
Posted By tranceatlantic
You have me sold. I just got the kit for my dash...

You have me sold. I just got the kit for my dash from sportscarLEDs.com, the surface mount LEDs from the link you provided and a new climate control module from ebay.

Porsche Boxster, Carrera...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 147,541
Posted By tranceatlantic
No response from him. Well I guess it has been a...

No response from him. Well I guess it has been a while. I managed to answer most of my questions about where the throttle moves to and how the throttle cable can be redirected.

I have the kit...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-26-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 147,541
Posted By tranceatlantic
Im trying to recreate what OhioBoxster did using...

Im trying to recreate what OhioBoxster did using this post as a guide. I was wondering if any of the old and bold forum members know if he had to stop using the air-oil separator? He put a plug in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,969
Posted By tranceatlantic
Hi Darin Welcome to the forum! Don't let...

Hi Darin

Welcome to the forum! Don't let the charm and inept use of sarcasm of our users put you off. Forced induction on these engines is not that common but there are a few who have tried it. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-16-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,042
Posted By tranceatlantic
Tim I know its been a while but I was...

Tim

I know its been a while but I was wondering if you had access to the fuel map that you use. At the mo Im going with the 7 injector set-up driven by an SMT6 and I could do with a starting...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-06-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,714
Posted By tranceatlantic
Follow up: The same problem has happened...

Follow up:

The same problem has happened intermittently over the last year. I'd say about 5 times in total. The engine seems to fire but dies immediately. Maybe its not even firing, I'm not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,473
Posted By tranceatlantic
I dont think I have that wire. I removed my...

I dont think I have that wire. I removed my stereo and had no problems. Maybe more evidence that I dont have the alarm system.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-25-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,473
Posted By tranceatlantic
Anyone know what the wire is that Paul is holding?

Anyone know what the wire is that Paul is holding?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-25-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,473
Posted By tranceatlantic
I had exactly the same problem. I had been...

I had exactly the same problem. I had been poking around with my stereo try to get to the 12v accessory switch wire to run power to so extras. After I put it all back together I tried to start the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,939
Posted By tranceatlantic
Thanks jsceash. I found that red/blue wire and...

Thanks jsceash. I found that red/blue wire and the wideband O2 controller is running great!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,939
Posted By tranceatlantic
Thanks for all the help guys. I try to be...

Thanks for all the help guys. I try to be careful and I was using a meter because I know they don't draw current from the wire you are testing. For that reason I also didnt think a lamp would have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-06-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,939
Posted By tranceatlantic
1. Possibly - but this seemed pretty sensible...

1. Possibly - but this seemed pretty sensible compared to some stuff Ive done. Im sure things would have turned out differently if I hadn't drank that Guinness.

2. 1999

3. An SMT6 and a wide...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-06-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,939
Posted By tranceatlantic
stuck my voltmeter where it wasn't welcome

Im trying to find a source of 12v in my rear trunk to power a piggy back computer and some diagnostic stuff. I need something that only provides power when the ignition is on. Sounds like a simple...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,568
Posted By tranceatlantic
So now that I found that I have the DME wire...

So now that I found that I have the DME wire colour codes I started looking at the DME functions more closely. Has anyone considered using the 'knocking yes/no' wire on pin 67 to wire up a knock...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,568
Posted By tranceatlantic
Thanks. The diagram in the link looked familiar...

Thanks. The diagram in the link looked familiar so I check the back of my manual and the wire colours are there.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,568
Posted By tranceatlantic
I got the wide band O2 sensor in today and wired...

I got the wide band O2 sensor in today and wired it up to the control electronics. Everything seems to be working. I got a reading of 14.7 with the engine off. I'll know for sure when I see it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,391
Posted By tranceatlantic
Zientop...........still got gaps but in different...

Zientop...........still got gaps but in different places


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,568
Posted By tranceatlantic
I can see if I can find some 100 octanne. Sounds...

I can see if I can find some 100 octanne. Sounds like a worthwhile experiment. Unfortunately my gauge doesn't log data. Theoretically I can put the voltage input into an input for a OBD program and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,568
Posted By tranceatlantic
I have the EGT probe in and will be making an 8...

I have the EGT probe in and will be making an 8 hr trip to Tennessee this Friday so I'll be able to get some readings and normal running temperature. I did end up putting it in the manifold as that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,988
Posted By tranceatlantic
Greyhound bus delivery. I'll keep it mind if...

Greyhound bus delivery. I'll keep it mind if anyone is interested. Currently the bumper is all wrapped in bubble wrap and foam and boxed up ready for shipping.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Posted By tranceatlantic
Thanks guys. Yes I looked in the manual and the...

Thanks guys. Yes I looked in the manual and the reservoir I saw was the power steering fluid. So its not a vacuum line - just looks like one.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,988
Posted By tranceatlantic
Still got the stock bumper but it turns out I...

Still got the stock bumper but it turns out I won't be shipping it anywhere. The cost off shipping just doesn't make it worth it. I'm located in Toledo Ohio if anyone in the area is interested.
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