Fuel parts list
 

Hey all, I'll putting together a parts list for my project, and I'm looking to add the 10:1 Vortech FMU (which from what I read should be fine for the 7psi I want to run).

The engine is a D16Y8. Do I need to do anything else to deal with fuel issues? My concern is with boost --> MAP sensor, the pump, and the injectors. If I leave all those things stock, will I experience issues?

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you have a y8 in an acura?...and with the fmu you will need a missing link or check valves or some sort of electronic map voltage limiter

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yeah, the D16Y8 is the stock motor for the 96-00 EL's. I'm still unsure of how this check-valve process functions. I understand it 'hides boost' from the MAP sensor, but if that's the case, how does the ECU know to send enough fuel? Won't the A/F be too lean in that case, or is that where the FMU picks up the slack?

This forum is amazing, thanks for your help guys.

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right, that's where it will pick up. the fmu is boost dependant. is your map sensor on the firewall or is it on top of your throttle body?

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im guessing your in canada or something...cause they dont have the el in the states. to put everything in prospective....the el is a civic here in the states. it just has an acura badge and diff trunk with diff lights. but same crap as a civic.

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Don't forget the leather seats. :-)

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yah in Canada our best civic sedan is the LX. we have the civic coupe EX and Si both y8. we also have a acura 1.6EL which is a y8.

you want a missing link to hide boost from the MAP. Injectors will work w/ that fmu. a fuel pump is a damn good idea. your stock one might not be able to flow the high rate of psi and volume that your y8 will require at high rpm.

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Cool, time to shop for a Missing Link then. Is there anything cheaper or DIY than the Synapse one?

The MAP sensor is on the TBody, whiterice. As for the EL being a Civic: I guess the lights and trunk add 400 lbs of curb weight over the EX. :) I've owned both, and the EL is much tighter.. the doors have that satisfying German "thud" sound to them.

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you can use check valves inline between the TB and MAP.