StrayWolf83

PM sent on the 83 AIR Dam. PM sent for other parts too.

I think you are correct guys!!! After serious investigation last night i do believe the angle of the wastegate is causing my issue. (see attachment) I going to play around with the wastegate tonight to see if i can come up with a solution before pulling the 14B turbo off and put back on the non-IC 12A to run the car. (I can then run the car and work out the 14B issues later) Shift1313 ... I appericate the offer... might try your IC 12A if i can't work things out. Thanks again gang.

Thanks for all the advise. The wastegate is currently set up with the vacuum lines running directly to the OVCP pipe i sliced in. (See Photo) I will have a few things to look at and try out tonight when I get home from work. FYI about the 14B turbo I have. It is a rebuilt 14B placed in a 12A housing from member Scotty Dont. The exhaust connection point is the 12A and the front casing (leading to the air filter and IC hoses) are off a DSM 1 setup. The wastegate and connect bracket for the wastegate is fabercated in place. Not your usual wastegate with a thread end of the rod for adjustments. It does not have any bends to the rod as do the normal Starion/Conquest wastegates. It is just one straight peice of metal rod. (I'll try to get a photo of the wastegate set-up tonight) Until then ,... I will take a look at everyones suggestion to see what might be wrong. Thanks

------------------------- OK,.. I'm baffled once more. With some modications to my 83 factory OVCP I have spliced in a section of later model OVCP that has the nipple connect you are all talkng about. The Wastegate vacuum line is connected into that nipple. With that connection hook up I am only getting about 1-2 psi off factory & aftermarket boost gauge reading. Shouldn't there be something in between the connection points of the Wastegate vaccum hose and the OVCP nipple?? I will take a photo and post it later today to show what my set-up looks like. Thanks gang

OK Gang.... The car's AFR is holding steady at middle gauge. Started off a little LEAN (as 83 Project Toy said) and as it warmed up ... the AFR went up. She was running very well for everything new being added into it. BUT NOW I have a new problem and I know the reason why...... I JUST NEED ADVISE!!! OK, the problem is NO BOOST on the turbo,... When I added the IC system, I up-graded the non-IC turbo to a IC-Turbo and single line wastegate to the car. (14B turbo set at 9.5lbs boost) With the new set up.... IDIOT me forgot to think about wastegate vacuum controls. The old stock 12A turbo I had on the car was set with the wastegate's single vacuum hose running back into the turbo. With the NEW 14B turbo..... I have no where to run the single wastegate vacuum line!?!?! I was looking at the 88 manual and I saw a "WASTEGATE SELONOID VALVE". I am guessing that is what I need to help me regain TUBRO control??? (But that Selenoid hooks into 3 port wastegate) Or is there something else I need to get the tubro boosting ??? What do I need to do with the new Wastegate vacuum line ????? :confused0024: Even stupid question.... Will it hurt anything running the car with that wastegate not hooked up. She seemed to run pretty good for a test run with no boost pressure. Forgive the idiot questions gang it has been a long week!!!!

ECU = When I bought the car from Scott he said the ECU was replaced and was good, but since I waschecking everything else why not check that to. OK,... So that what that little sensor is for.... The A/C unit. That is one place in the manual I did not check.... SINCE the A/C was pulled out of my 83, I did not bother to look in that section. Thanks again for everything gang. I'll let you know tomorrow how the test run goes. Wolf

Thank everyone for your help!!!! I took everyones advise and started check over the whole car in the areas suggested. Checked vacuum lines, rechecked voltage and ohm reading off the injectors and ECU, tested the Coolant temp switches, and pulled the O2 sensor to clean. After testing out sensors, checking ECU readings, making sure all vacuum lines where secure and not broken, plugging/unplugging wires to make sure connection was good and tight,... I started the beast back up : The AFR gauge showed a reading way above my previous reading which was only 2-3 red bars at the bottom of the gauge at LEAN. My AFR reading now is showing bars just passed the LEAN red bars, and into the yellow bars of STOICH area. As the car warmed, AFR bars reached about center gauge for a readings. Rechecked timing and adjusted to 10 degrees above center. Idle was smooth and about 1000 to 900rpms. I think that did it. THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!! I will be taking it out this weekend for a test run. I will let you all know how she does. One last question.... During my testing of different sensor in and around the ECI unit (Everything volts or ohms out good), I came across one sensor I can't seem to find a listing for to check????? .... The one located on top of the metal gooseneck that connects the radiator hose to the intake manifold. I'm talking about the metal cap that covers the T-stat. What is the little sensor that screw into the side?? What section of the manual is it located??? I have been looking for the past hour and can't find anything on it to check if it is ok. THANKS AGAIN GANG!!! Wolf

Hi Gang... Need a little help.... yet again. I've run into a problem with putting my 83 back together again. The car is back together,.. new head, changed out the o-rings in Fuel unit, new Alternator, radiator, wires/plugs/distributor, and added an intercooler. Started her up on Monday and she is running a little sluggish. Checked the injectors and found one injector not firing. Found one broken wire shorting out the injector, so I replaced the injectors with a spare set from a back up 83 ECI set-up. Re-Started up the car and when I looked at the AFR meter, it shows LEAN mixture. I checked the new set of injectors and here is what I got. - Ohm rating good - Reading the Voltage across both injectors at idle: (one read 1.297 volts & other read 0.150 volts) Is the voltage reading across the injectors suppose to be the same??? And if so,... at what value??? When I accelerate the engine, the Voltage increase on both injectors, but not equally. How do I check the ECI and ECU??? I was reading about an ECI checker in the manual.... how do I get one?? Thanks Wolf *** ONE PROBLEM FOUND = FUEL PUMP FAILING *** (But another issue has developed)

Thanks Dave... PM sent back .... (I'm working on getting one .... if anyone else want to join in on a group order please speak up.)

Redzone , Like Shift1313 said... we could help you make some of that money back.!!!! If you can ship this way ,... Count me in for a Front Airdam. I could use one on my 83. I'll take a either,... the JD replica airdam (as seen on the orange car) or the Version 2. Wolf

I am guess the Air Dam is for the Wide Body,... correct???

I could use a few things to if the car is still around.... I'll PM you. That is if you don't mind shipping them to VA. Thanks Wolf

Where about in Maryland ??? Could you check to see if there are any 88-89 Conquest/Starions with Black leather Recaro seats??? I'm looking for the front set with no rips, tears or very hard wear marks. Pixs would be good if you could get them. Thanks Wolf

Hi Members,... I could use a little help with my 83 Starion project. The original interior seat was trashed so the person I purchased the car from, Scotty, placed a set of Recaros in for me. I love the Recaro seats but, current leather seats are worn on the bottom half and starting to buckle upward into my assets. SO,... I'm looking for a set of front Black Leather Recaro Seat to replace my current ones. If you’re close to the Virginia boarder and your price not too outrageous let me know. I can pay for the seats with Money (Papal, Check or Cash) or possible trade for some part or both. Parts list - New MK1 Hard IC pipe, New MK1 Air can pipe, New Greedy(clone) Style RS BOV, New Aeromotive Compact EFI (Fuel) Regulator P/N 13105 w/gauge, some stock intercooler hard pipe, also have some used parts from my 83 Station project-grey seat belts/side panels/rear peices/etc) Thanks Wolf

Too Sweet !!!!!!!!!! I would love a new front Air dam. (Either version 1 or 2 of the RedZone) Great Info.... thanks

PM sent on DSM BOV & Pipe Wolf

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If the interior is black and in good shape .... I like a price on the privacy cover that fit in the back hatch area. Thanks Wolf

PM sent - Black privacy cover. (Let me know when other interoir pieces come available - especial the center console) Wolf

PM sent carpet...

PM sent Bro...

Hey Bro... Chekc you PM when you get a chance ..... Looking for prices on some of your 83 parts. Wolf

PM sent

Will do ,... I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I find one. (either freebee or sweet deal on new) Good Luck

So you Finally done it Bro!!!! Your switching out the 83 motor. Toooo SWEEEETTTTTTT !!!! If you need any help let me know.