I am running realy rich and i was wondering if i advance my distributor will that help burn the fuel more?


94 integra ls
aem cai,
msd blaster coil, wires, distributer
pacesetter headers
custom magnaflow exhaust, magnaflow high flow cat
b&m Short throw shifter, B&M type r weighted shift nob
rebuilt head, p&p new springs, retainers, valves
sitting on 17" motegei racing rims, 205/40/zr17 falken tires

 

how do you know youre running rich?

 

the carbon build up in the tail pipe and the smell

 

u done a tuneup or anything yet? id think bout that first before i started messing with timing when ur not sure what the problem is

 

I just had the head rebuilt ported, new ngk plugs, msd wires less than 1000 miles ago. this has been going on for about 50000 miles i cant feel a difference in power but i am tired of cleaning the carbon buildup on the exhust. I am also worried about smog. all add ons to my car are all carb exempt in CA.

 

Umm... if you're running that rich, you should be tripping a CEL for poor cat-con performance or a dying oxygen sensor.

On a related note, how's your oil consumption? :thinking:

 

I would get rid of that ignition system before you start troubleshooting the problem.

 

i'd recommend going to a dyno or getting a wideband. i went threw my "im running rich stage" h: Schmoo can vouch for that

 

my oil consumption is alittle more than normal. i just had the o2 sensor replaced and yes my cel is on. it only comes on when the car has been running for about a minute.

 

In the future, please tell us if your CEL is on.

Click on the "Integra FAQ Thread" link (in my signature) and look up the procedure for pulling the CEL code.
I've included a table to decipher the code as well.

If you have trouble getting the ECU to cooperate, go to your local Pep Boys, they'll pull it with their scanner for free, I believe.

Once you have the diagnostic code, come back here and we'll help you out.