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Old 02-06-2011, 09:57 PM
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Default Sierra Cosworth 2wd problem upgrading from stage 1 yellows to stage 3 dark greens

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I have taken my 2wd sierra cosworth stage 1 to stage 3 by changing the yellow injectors to dark green, adding a 3 bar map sensor and stage 3 chip. I have taken the car out and it was running quite lump at first but got it warm and it was a little better. AS SOON as I tried to hit the boost, it coughs and splutters and no boost. Is this common? does it need setting?? or have i just done something wrong?
Any ideas and info would be appreciated.
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Old 02-06-2011, 10:06 PM
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MAP sensor might be duff. Did it have a problem before you changed the parts?
Old 02-06-2011, 10:11 PM
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its a new map sensor which i got off ebay. its not a genuine one its a new one but a 'copy' version. i have got it to use with the greens.
car was ok with the yellows and my old map sensor
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Just cos it's new doesn't mean it's good And if it's not a proper Weber/Marelli one it might have left the Chinese factory broken.

Have you got someone nearby that can lend you a 3 bar MAP to prove it?
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Plugs?? had to close the gap slightly on mine as it was blowing the spark out.
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A non genuine map sensor, from the land of dubious quality/ebay.
I assume you are trying to kill your engine ?, get a genuine known quality item such as bosch, or the 3 bar weber/mareli, whether this is the fault or not you don't want to be using it.
When you have got the 3 bar genuine article on there fit the bits but take it easy until you have been to a rolling road for a full load fuelling check, money well spent as it could save you a meltdown of the engine.
Before you do this though ensure you have rewired the fuel pump, and fans.
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will be doing this to mine very soon, going straight to get set up before i do anything to be safe

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As said about the MAP sensor, but whose chip do you have, I hope this wasen't a Ebay job unless from a reputable seller?

I assume you haven't checked the CO and the fuel pressure and made adjustments if neccessary, (Fuel pressure is usually standard)?

Also as said check the plug gaps.

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could be a duff chip as well,but get a proper map sensor matey
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make sure you've install the MAP sensor properly as one the mounting holes has an earthing sleeve on it.

again as said genuine MAP and check plug gaps
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