Pico's 89 LX-i Build

[ghettogeddy]

I still got her and I dont think Im going to ever get rid of her, too much money invested for me to let go. I just need to find someone who will smog it and pass it for me

should just get a po box up in like Jackson and do it there... no smog. i would have done it already but im way to lazy

[87roach]

I still got her and I dont think Im going to ever get rid of her, too much money invested for me to let go. I just need to find someone who will smog it and pass it for me

Are there problems that you have to fix to get it to pass? I doubt this somehow after how thorough you are. Do you mean to get a deal?

[Pico]

should just get a po box up in like Jackson and do it there... no smog. i would have done it already but im way to lazy

Jackson Ca.?

Are there problems that you have to fix to get it to pass? I doubt this somehow after how thorough you are. Do you mean to get a deal?

Runs rich, and Idle is really weird. Somedays idles perfect and someday crap.
I know some people that will pass it but they want to much to do it.

[87roach]

Hm, sounds like a bit of a frustrating issue. Vacuum leak perhaps? Crappy gasket somewhere?

It's also quite annoying how it costs a lot..

[Rendon LX-i]

kinda sounds like a IAC issue roger. car will idle high means stuck open a bit means less vacuum means map signal changes means more fuel. obd0 dont have all these fancy sensors like these new cars dude which adapt to changes if a fuel mixer is richer or leaner. getting the idle right and will make the vacuum hg right meaning the map signal will change to spec and run leaner. SOunds funny but small shit like that makes a world of defference.

I would clean the iac and go from there . check your vacuum and you should see 19hg if less check your valve lash. all these things will make a big change on how your car idles.

pm roger if you need some details.

[89T]

Worst case a smidge of denatured alcohol from Lowes.

[Pico]

Hm, sounds like a bit of a frustrating issue. Vacuum leak perhaps? Crappy gasket somewhere?

It's also quite annoying how it costs a lot..

I've checked, but not a throughly ... I'll try again this weekend
Thanks

kinda sounds like a IAC issue roger. car will idle high means stuck open a bit means less vacuum means map signal changes means more fuel. obd0 dont have all these fancy sensors like these new cars dude which adapt to changes if a fuel mixer is richer or leaner. getting the idle right and will make the vacuum hg right meaning the map signal will change to spec and run leaner. SOunds funny but small shit like that makes a world of defference.

I would clean the iac and go from there . check your vacuum and you should see 19hg if less check your valve lash. all these things will make a big change on how your car idles.

pm roger if you need some details.

I replaced the IAC with a new one but now that I think about it, that was 5yrs ago..time to try a cleaning
Thanks Josh

Worst case a smidge of denatured alcohol from Lowes.

How do use that Jerry

[Pico]

taking the sedan out for the ever popular California event know as "The Smog Test"

Nvrmind didnt get it done

[obdriver6]

taking the sedan out for the ever popular California event know as "The Smog Test"

I've heard thats the best event in California! I don't know why you would miss it!

[obd0driver]

you can always get a P.O. box way up north and not have to smog your car. I may give it a shot when I start my build.

[89T]

taking the sedan out for the ever popular California event know as "The Smog Test"

Nvrmind didnt get it done

1/2 galon of e85 to a full tank of gas.

[gfrg88]

My buddy just passed his rhd DA with 1/2 gallon of e85. That thing is magical!!

[Pico]

1/2 galon of e85 to a full tank of gas.

My buddy just passed his rhd DA with 1/2 gallon of e85. That thing is magical!!

Sweet, going to find a station with e85 and try this out ..
I'm chainging out all the Vacuum lines today and replacing the Cat. getting ready for smog this week

[gfrg88]

Sweet, going to find a station with e85 and try this out ..
I'm chainging out all the Vacuum lines today and replacing the Cat. getting ready for smog this week

advance dizzy all the way. stay out of it, it'll run lean. just good for emissions really..

[Tdurr]

Run the tank down low, get a bottle of denatured alcohol from home depot or something pour it in and do do over 50% throttle and I'll be good. It's the same concept as e85.

[Pico]

Run the tank down low, get a bottle of denatured alcohol from home depot or something pour it in and do do over 50% throttle and I'll be good. It's the same concept as e85.

fill it up after 50% throttle or keep it low till after the test?

[Tdurr]

Keep it under 50% throttle. Aka drive like a 97yr old azn lady.

[Hennessy90032]

Ha Ha Ha Good One Drive Like An old Lady...

[A18A]

:O do you have the brochure for that f1 edition accord in your sig??^

[Pico]

[obdriver6]

^^ I like!

[MessyHonda]

3gee fam

[87roach]

What are you doing under the hood there pico?

[Pico]

Just putting back the stock air cleaner, I used it on the sedan for my smog test

[Honda Man]

Are those black headlight buckets I spot back there on the hatch?? With blacked out lights??