mj0n3s

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just found out some bad news today, took my car to my mecanic last week because i was getting hessation from about 2-4k rpm so he put her on the rollers n found out she was running really lean, made 285, then he took the air filter out and i gained 20 extra bhp and it richened up a bit but still dangerously lean, he has come to the conclusion that its the maf which aint cheap by itsself. but he has done a compression test and its runnning 130 - 140 psi on all cylinders exept number 1 cylinder which is 35psi. she doesnt smoke o anything so he thinks its somthing in the head that needs replacing. is it a hard job take the head off and replace , also he says he cant test the maf to be 100% sure it is falty anyone else shed any light on the situation

thanks in advance guys

mike

STI_Baly

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TBH i would deal with compression issue first, this is the major issue here.

I would honestly take the whole engine out and take it from there. Sorry to hear this mate.....i hope he installed the adapter correctly into the plug hole.

mj0n3s

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big job then? a bit off topic but does anyone no how much the internals of a 1997 type r sti can take, because i might aswell forge the engine if its coming out. im looking for about 400 -450?

Mike

STI_Baly

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It will more than likely be an open deck block EJ20K, these have been known to take 450BHP.

Big Job - Yes.

Best deal for Rods and Pistons i would say is >>> CDF Racing Suppliers of Whiteline bailey manley wiseco samco powerflex performance fricton

mj0n3s

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Cheers mate that does sound like a really good deal for both pistons and rods, is there any thing else i should upgrade like head bolts valves etc

so does anyone have any information on the maff problem i want to no if it is before i spend 300+ on a new maf

cheers
Mike

my94wrx

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you can test the voltage of the maf while running the car and driving, i did this by wiring a voltmeter to the maf signal at the ecu end, and comparing the readings to see if they were in spec.