So I got a new second E30 this weekend. Had a 1,400 mile trip back home. Drove fantastic nearly the entire way. Then, during the last 200 miles the engine kept dying.
The engine is as follows. 2.7 IE stroker kit. WAR chip with MAF conversion. 19 lb injectors. My first stroker or WAR chip for that matter.
The issue. I was cruising at about 75 MPH on the Interstate using cruise control. Then all of a sudden it felt like my throttle disappeared and the car started to slow. When I disengaged the clutch, the car died. Ended up on the side of the road. I opened the hood and did two things. Checked all the fuses ( all original except for two which I pulled to check) none were blown. Unplugged the MAF sensor and then plugged again. Got in, attempted to start up, and it fired. Seemed back to normal.
About 10 miles down the road, it happens again. Unplugged MAF, waited 5 minutes, car started and off again. Repeat this ten more times before I reached home.
When it fires up, it’s back to normal. No hiccups, full power. Drives great until it quits again.
After thinking for it a bit I determined the way that it felt I either lost fuel or spark. The last few times I tried to pay attention to smells. I’m fairly certain I smelled extra fuel, so I’m thinking spark. Anyone have an idea of how I should test or common things to look for?
The engine is as follows. 2.7 IE stroker kit. WAR chip with MAF conversion. 19 lb injectors. My first stroker or WAR chip for that matter.
The issue. I was cruising at about 75 MPH on the Interstate using cruise control. Then all of a sudden it felt like my throttle disappeared and the car started to slow. When I disengaged the clutch, the car died. Ended up on the side of the road. I opened the hood and did two things. Checked all the fuses ( all original except for two which I pulled to check) none were blown. Unplugged the MAF sensor and then plugged again. Got in, attempted to start up, and it fired. Seemed back to normal.
About 10 miles down the road, it happens again. Unplugged MAF, waited 5 minutes, car started and off again. Repeat this ten more times before I reached home.
When it fires up, it’s back to normal. No hiccups, full power. Drives great until it quits again.
After thinking for it a bit I determined the way that it felt I either lost fuel or spark. The last few times I tried to pay attention to smells. I’m fairly certain I smelled extra fuel, so I’m thinking spark. Anyone have an idea of how I should test or common things to look for?
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