Turbo Problem?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Fume, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. Fume

    Fume Member

    Well something happened and now my car, when i try to hit it the rpm needle gets to 4k and the whole car just starts stuttering and backfiring and the rpm needle bounces between 3.5k and 4k. anyone know the issue...? :hs:
     
  2. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    Year of car, model, mileage, mods would help
     
  3. Fume

    Fume Member

    2002 WRX 82,XXX. Just a big 16g, Injen CAI, 3" turbo back and tuned on ecutek a few months ago
     
  4. mckenzietj

    mckenzietj Member

    my best guess with the info given would be ignition misfire. 4k is near the boost building and high ignition load. i've had this problem b4 and a fresh set of plugs knocked it out.
     
  5. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    Who tuned you? Are you throwing a code?



    Huh same exact setup I have pretty much!
     
  6. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    I had the exact same problem when I had a bad/broken plug. My guess would be it is either a bad plug or a bad coil pack.
     
  7. Fume

    Fume Member

    doug at topspeed tuned it :) my CE was blinking for about 4-5 seconds and it is NOT on.

    and thats one hell of a coincidence cuz my wrx is sedona red too lol and are u the guy with the gold subzeros? if so, i got the same exact wheels on mine lol
     
  8. WJM

    WJM Banned

    missfire.
     
  9. Fume

    Fume Member

    damn i just called Subaru of Gwinnett and the total with 4 coils and 4 plugs = $520+ :eek3: anywhere i can get em for cheaper...?
     
  10. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    You can get the NGK plugs at Advance Auto Parts

    try www.fredbeansparts.com

    They always have cheap prices on parts and great service.

    EDIT : They have the ignition coils for $71.99 each.

    Got to Advance and pickup four NGK Platnium plugs for about $40 and you will be good to go
     
    Last edited: Oct 29, 2008
  11. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    A little off topic but what did you put to the wheels after your tune?
     
  12. Fume

    Fume Member

    288awhp / 271awtq

    EDIT: eBay FTW! $80 for 4 coil packs :)
     
    Last edited: Oct 29, 2008
  13. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    Excellent deal !
     
  14. +1 for www.fredbeansparts.com picked some coils up from there a couple of months ago cheapest I could find.

    EDIT: good find
     
    Last edited: Oct 30, 2008

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