Installed PERFORMER RPM + PAXTON Charger.. No power!!

[SiK91LX]

Im starting to hate this now...


I just finished installing 24LB Injectors w/ Granatelli 77MM MAF, BBK Fuel Pressure Regulator, Performer Intake and a PAXTON SN-89 Series Charger w/ FMU -

1st when i started it up.. I had a hue fuel leak from injectors not proprerly installed... Fixed it and re used same gasket of the intake ..

2nd i started up the car.. Hear a loud whining sound, this is not from the charger and is coming from the upper intake.. Everytime i press down on the intake the sound dissapears... Sounds a loud cat meowing....

3rd - My idling is wayyy high....when i start up the car after 10-20 mins of being park.. The rpm stays @ 1300 then drops to 1000 then to 700....

Now my main stress factor.........

I dont feel any boost or power from the charger.. The charger worked fine in my buddies car and boosted @ 8PSI...

I havent set my timing to 8* and havent changed the stock spark plugs.... I also havnt tuned the regulator....

What is causing all this mess? Vaccuum leak?

Lets see who can figure this ***** out!!

 

[TT91]

definetly some kind of leak. Closely inspect the seal between the intakes to make sure u didnt accidently crimp something between them (its happened before). Look hear and feel for any type of leak. Good luck, let us know.

 

[SiK91LX]

Yeah tomorow im going to pop the upper intake back off and replace the gasket and see but have a terrible feeling i wont feel any difference

 

[TT91]

the gsket should be fine as long as its not torn up, once you tighten down the intake, it should seal properly. Sounds like a leak somewhere. Have u tryed to drive it? Have u tryed to adjust your idle control on your throttle body? try those two, and let us know. It may just be actning weird at idle, take it for a quick spin, not hard, and get back.

 

[jaketuff]

the gsket should be fine as long as its not torn up, once you tighten down the intake, it should seal properly. Sounds like a leak somewhere. Have u tryed to drive it? Have u tryed to adjust your idle control on your throttle body? try those two, and let us know. It may just be actning weird at idle, take it for a quick spin, not hard, and get back.

Right, and check everything else too. Are you sure the TB gasket is set right? The damn things sound like a brewed teapot when they are off. You will also see idle flutter. Because the car runs I would guess it to be farther down the intake than at the TB. I would guess the manifold as well. You don't hear it on throttle because there is so much more flow the whistle fades as air gushes thru the leak.

OUT

 

[87stang205]

definetly un metered air entering the intake, check out that intake and associated hoses/tb.

 

[SiK91LX]

Ok got the whistling figured out.. There is a leak from the upper intake gasket - Yes it was torn.. Im gonna work on it later... Whenever i put my fingure on the edge of the intake next to the thermostat the whistle would go away...... but idle doesnt drop @ all...

I also remember seeing the throttle body gasket was torn too but its tightended down hard enough for not to leak? Should i replace that also?

Hmmmm i guess i have to....

I'll keep posted..

Thanks

 

[Js5ohLX]

When looking for vacuum leaks, spray carb clean around everything, when the idle changes, you've pinpointed your leak.

 

[speedytang]

Replace the gaskets or you will never get idle down and you will never see boost because your not building pressure with all the leaks.