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I just shipped out an ej22t shortblock at 100lbs. The headers and turbo are the heavy items on the complete motor.

Here's hoping.

Yeah, that's the ECU i've got. What did suprise me is that i got no code 22. The others, sure, I'm not that suprised either, but no 22. Does that mean my ECU's f'ed? I'm guessing so. I'm still gonna try my buddy's turbo ecu in there when I get the chance.

Well, I switched the cam and crank sensors, and ran the engine off of the NA ecu. The car ran like hell, and threw 2 CEL's. One was the canister purge soleniod(no suprise there) and the other was code 24, air bypass soleniod? (I'm taking them from the FSM) But, there was no code 22. I'm thinking bad...

Well, I'm not on race gas, that's for sure. I might try the NA ecu and switch the cam and crank sensors. Sounds like a lot of work though, but I might be out of options.

A while back when the rockies were burning, a whole cloud of ash and smoke came across and settled on east Denver. Naturally, it smelled like a campfire, and made me wish I was camping. Couldn't do anything active outside though, as I just started choking and coughing.

Not with the new rewire. It's s PIA because of my intercooler. I've got faith in the sensor I've wired. The resistance checks out, and it's the second new one. Besides, unless the circuit is open or shorted, the CEL wouldn't throw, right? Like, if you've got just a bad sensor, you just notice a bit ...

I cut the sensor's connector off, then spliced the signal wire to a shielded mic cable. Then went right to the ECU through the firewall and twisted the corresponding wires to the ecu harness wires. . Tested everything to make sure the signal wasn't grounded, and went for a ride. No luck.

Nope, not the wiring.

Personally, I've tried freakin' everything aside from rewiring. I've got the day off today, so I might as well get off the computer here and try it. BTW, I've tried a total of four sensors, 2 junkyard and 2 baby's-ass new from the dealer. My issue has gotta be past the sensor at some point. I'll upd...

I've had the same problem for months and can't diagnose it. I'm down to thinking that my ECU went bad somehow. I haven't rewired, but I've checked anything I could continuity-wise, and resistance, and from what I can tell everything checks out. My car is stuck in timing retard mode. Beyond frustrati...

Don't worry, no disrespect taken. It does seem the obvious answer, but I'm satisfied with the splices. I've done plenty of this in the past and have the right tools for the job, but I agree with your skepticism. (that's why I went to check my work first, and found the initial problem :? ) But that a...

I found an article in some import tuner mag where they dropped Denso iridium plugs into a Supra, and came out with 7 or 8 more hp, with that being the only mod from stock, FWIW. Doesn't sound so bad.

Hmmmm. Typical crimp-on plastic 14-16awg male/female connectors often used for car audio. The female being the kind that would clip right onto a speaker terminal. It doesn't seem possible to me that the signal on the sensor side isn't solid, I've been at it so many times. If anything, that was the s...

Yeah, everything's solid connection-wise. I just don't get it. Any way to test the ECU itself? It shouldn't matter that I'm using a different connector, should it? The OEM one didn't look like anything special.

peace,
-mike

Yes, the dreaded knock sensor. Here's the order of events: First, the car was running great, but I soon fell victim to the common hesitation problem, so I figured I should replace the knock sensor. Took out the old one and it was cracked (big surprise :roll: ) Being broke, I went to the yard and pul...

Ha! didn't even see that he replied to the email I sent him in the actual auction posting!

I guess that answers that.

So that's the thunderchicken hybrid turbo right there? Cool. I think I'll find one from the yard. I need a way to use my "new" FCD.

-mike

I had some ticking with my valves not too long ago at 140k miles. Oil change plus a bottle of Slick 50 did the trick for me. 5k later and no re-occurrance.

-mike

Anyone done one of these yet? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2463966158&category=33742 Seems like the ever popular t3/t4 hybrid systems, except for our RHB5s. Anyone know the stats on it? The seller doesn't give any real info on it, and I can't quite read the c...

Home Depot has legacy turbo intake parts!

Before you do ANYTHING else: lose the old knock sensor and get the updated version. Even if it doesn't fix this problem, you've just fixed a problem that you're almost guaranteed to have down the line.

-mike

Vrg3's right. The ECU will go limp if it sees that there is no factory solenoid, and I think you'll get a CEL too. So just leave it plugged in electrically, and just take it out of the vacuum hose loop and substitute the MBC. As far as the ECU knows, it still thinks that it's the one controlling the...

You need the part that goes from the turbo to the throttle body? Most people have replaced this part with an intercooler. :P http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/dmturbo/ej22t.jpg But if you'd like, you can have my old one for the cost of shipping. Here's a pic: http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/dmturbo/ej...

Yeah, I'd put it back on if I were you. Your performance is going to be hurt without it. You've gotta wait longer to spool up after shifts. Also, I heard it's not good for the life of the turbo.