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boost equals lots of black smoke.......hmmm any ideas?

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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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Default boost equals lots of black smoke.......hmmm any ideas?

well guys, let my friend drive my car today, i followed in his portflow itr swapped rex cuse i wanted to drive his, well he matted it in 2nd and 3rd and poof wot and it lettin out some black *** smoke, my a/f is always green at wot on the rich side, could this be that im too rich or did i blow a ring?? thinkin i may buy a compressio checker tomorrow to make sure i didnt lose a cylendar. it runs real strong though especially with the addition of my new customcoach cooler. no detonation either....errrrr
Old Jul 16, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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Default Re:boost equals lots of black smoke.......hmmm any ideas?

Probably just running rich. The compression check will tell all.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 02:14 AM
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Default Re:boost equals lots of black smoke.......hmmm any ideas?

maybe the turbo is just old?
Old Jul 17, 2003 | 05:23 AM
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Default Re:boost equals lots of black smoke.......hmmm any ideas?

Blown compression ring = blue and white smoke. You're probably runnin' rich
Old Jul 17, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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yep, prob rich.
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