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Lousy TR idle and some backfiring

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by 4heid, Jun 23, 2020.

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  1. 4heid

    4heid Karting

    Jul 31, 2019
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    Maryland
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    Chris
    I finally got around to temping the headers and exhaust. Here are the results:

    5 min. after startup
    Bank 7-12 Cat - 250-270F
    Bank 1-6 Cat - 180F

    15 min after engine stop
    Bank 7-12 Cat - 195F
    Bank 1-6 Cat - 156F

    Bank 7-12 forward exhaust manifold - 154F
    Bank 1-6 forward exhaust manifold - 150F

    Bank 7-12 rear exhaust manifold - 190F
    Bank 1-6 rear exhaust manifold - 192F

    Obviously, there is a fuel problem on Bank 1-6 (passenger side).
    However, although my methods werent perfect as the car was on the ground, there is a difference between the front and rear manifolds on both sides with the front ones being cooler. I also noticed this difference when temping the intake manifold runners and area around the spark plug on the valve cover, although not as great but it could range from 165 to 185 on the intake runners as well.

    Steve or bpu699?

    Do those numbers identify any specific aspect or is it time to remove the entire fuel delivery system to Bank 1-6?
     
  2. bpu699

    bpu699 F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Dec 9, 2003
    16,250
    wisconsin/chicago
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    bo
    I’m no expert...

    1) try disconnecting your oxygen sensors and redo the test, make sure you know which is which... I suppose a bad sensor could make 1 side cooler...

    2) check you distributors, are they fouled?

    My guess is still fuel pump. I bought one from rock auto for $100, identical to the Ferrari part, works great... I’m sure you could check fuel flow to each bank and fuel pressure from the topside... I wasn’t getting any fuel on one side...
     
  3. Veedub00

    Veedub00 F1 Rookie
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    Jun 30, 2006
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    Troy, Michigan
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    James
    are your cats good? could they be partially clogged?
     

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