Alky kit install help
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Drifting
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From: Richmond VA
Alky kit install help
I'm installing the ECS Alky kit and could use a little help. Please look at the picture below and tell me if the 'x' is the proper place to mount the nozzle. Any other words of wisdom? I've got the washer tank and pump mounted.
Melting Slicks
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Yep, you got it. before the throttle blade because you don't want to install after the blade, as it could lead to siphoning. Before the MAF would get wrong Maf readings.
Maybe somebody else can chime in too to confirm this.
Maybe somebody else can chime in too to confirm this.
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Originally Posted by Scubanme
Yep, you got it. before the throttle blade because you don't want to install after the blade, as it could lead to siphoning. Before the MAF would get wrong Maf readings.
Maybe somebody else can chime in too to confirm this.
Maybe somebody else can chime in too to confirm this.
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Yep, after the MAF and before the throttle (unless you provision other means to prevent siphoning). Check the height of your nozzle relative to the height of the tank (washer fluid reservoir?) as without a check valve, you can get some drainage/siphoning even though the nozzle isn't exposed to constant vacuum. It can puddle, which can be problematic.
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Drifting
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Thanks!
Wiring/controllers go in tomorrow. Probably post more questions.
I am racing on Sat. Anyone see any issues with just getting it installed and running with it? In other words, without tuning? Not looking for more power, just to richen up the mixture a bit.
Wiring/controllers go in tomorrow. Probably post more questions.
I am racing on Sat. Anyone see any issues with just getting it installed and running with it? In other words, without tuning? Not looking for more power, just to richen up the mixture a bit.
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Here is one installed on my A&A kit and you can see the check valvue, I purchased the check valvue prior to ECS shipping them and I have had no issues with any Alky getting into the intake
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Drifting
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Ok, just about done. I kept the tank empty, turned the ignition and pushed the test button. The LED lit up. Yea!
However, the low washer warning did not come on. I made sure the wire was connected. Anything else I should check?
also, any suggestions on the settings considering my setup in my signature?
However, the low washer warning did not come on. I made sure the wire was connected. Anything else I should check?
also, any suggestions on the settings considering my setup in my signature?
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Originally Posted by clemsondave
Ok, just about done. I kept the tank empty, turned the ignition and pushed the test button. The LED lit up. Yea!
However, the low washer warning did not come on. I made sure the wire was connected. Anything else I should check?
also, any suggestions on the settings considering my setup in my signature?
However, the low washer warning did not come on. I made sure the wire was connected. Anything else I should check?
also, any suggestions on the settings considering my setup in my signature?
Good luck!
JB
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Originally Posted by jbsblownc5
You might have the WW sensor upside down in the tank, and check to see the sensor is plugged in well...
Good luck!
JB
Good luck!
JB
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Drifting
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Nope, I had it right. Guess I was following the instructions to well. The sensor does not work without the car running. The ECS intructions just say to turn the ignition to run. Once I cranked it up and drove down the street, the warning light came on.
btw, that was a pretty easy install!
btw, that was a pretty easy install!
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Originally Posted by clemsondave
Ok, just about done. I kept the tank empty, turned the ignition and pushed the test button. The LED lit up. Yea!
However, the low washer warning did not come on. I made sure the wire was connected. Anything else I should check?
also, any suggestions on the settings considering my setup in my signature?
However, the low washer warning did not come on. I made sure the wire was connected. Anything else I should check?
also, any suggestions on the settings considering my setup in my signature?
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
What kind of fluid exactly is used? Do you just keep the windshield washer tank full? Thanks.
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