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my eb 5L is pinging

 
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:40 pm    Post subject: my eb 5L is pinging Reply with quote

the timing set at 30 degrees it hesistate to 3000 rpm then it takes off like it should but put my foot down and it will ping sometimes its got a new harmonc balancer so the timing mark should be right what could it be
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds like the engine is running lean. This could be due to dirty or bad injectors, fuel pump or regulator. Need to get it on the dyno and check AF ratio's then start investigating from there. Might be worth running some injector cleaner through the fuel too to clean the injectors and remove carbon deposits.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another obvious one is clean the MAF sensors..
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One Drone wrote:
Another obvious one is clean the MAF sensors..


Ahh yes forgot about that one. Especially if you are running an oiled airfilter such as a K&N, BMC or finer filter, the oil coats the MAF wires and makes the engine run lean. Could also be a faulty MAF sensor which isn't uncommon but expensive to fix.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 10:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

when it pings it puffs fuel smoke but i'll try a dyno tomorrow if i can get it in
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have ED V8 - same prob - fitted ELXR8 snorkel - pinging now gone - more cooler air.

Richie.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

what fuel are you running??? mine pings like nothing else on std unleaded but not at all on optimax or vortex or ultimate or synergy.

give it a tank on premium and see what its like.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would try petrol first.

My XR8 pings its nuts off when running Vortex or Optimax.

Try some octane booster first - see if that fixes it. I recomend Nulon Pro Strength. Its about $14 for a bottle that will do 1 full tank.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

XR8Chic wrote:
I would try petrol first.

My XR8 pings its nuts off when running Vortex or Optimax.

Try some octane booster first - see if that fixes it. I recomend Nulon Pro Strength. Its about $14 for a bottle that will do 1 full tank.

I thougfht your car was fmale???
Does it ping with those new heads???
Since the head job, injectors???
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 5:29 pm    Post subject: my eb 5l is pinging Reply with quote

hi guys . my eb 5l also pings it head off
i have set the timing at about 26 degrees and it still pings on regular unleaded. i took it to a mechanic he set the timing at 10 degrees.
it didnt ping any more but it wouldnt rev past 4400 rpm. bloody wanker.
so i set it back to 26 degrees and i run bp ultimate no more ping...
but i feel there is some kw missing. i think i might have to put it on a dyno and see ...

is the sydney dyno day still on?
is it for power figures only or will somebody be doing
tuning as well???
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't forget the O2 sensors. Highly underrated but extremely important. Has a big input into how your engine runs!

Phenolic spacer will always fix pinging as well. Should always be used if you're big into the CAI setup.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:45 am    Post subject: Re: my eb 5l is pinging Reply with quote

TMAN NK wrote:
hi guys . my eb 5l also pings it head off
i have set the timing at about 26 degrees and it still pings on regular unleaded. i took it to a mechanic he set the timing at 10 degrees.
it didnt ping any more but it wouldnt rev past 4400 rpm. bloody wanker.
so i set it back to 26 degrees and i run bp ultimate no more ping...
but i feel there is some kw missing. i think i might have to put it on a dyno and see ...



Should try setting static timing back to 30deg BTDC if you're keen to run on 98 RON. Some users have been able to tweak it to 34deg BTDC with no probs.

Rossi - yeah i agree with HEGO but if pinging occurs at full throttle it cannot be the HEGOs as EEC ignores this signal when at full throttle.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Then the Phenolic spacer will fix this garanteed! If it can reduce intake temps by 70degs at idle (car at running temp), imagine what it'll to do combustion temps.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:42 am    Post subject: my pinging eb Reply with quote

i put it on a dyno they said my air/fuel ratio was alright it started at 16.7 through to 12.2 i do run it on optimax as standed fuel pings continuiously coil was arcing out ,replaced it still has heisitation down low going to put new leads on it & check oxygen sensors ,clean egr
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 8:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How long has it been since you've checked your spark gaps and
leads? usually the coil lead is first to go... Dont buy cheap leads, spend
the money on quality Bosch or Eagle leads, about 140 for the v8's
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