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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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help bought a used evo 8

Anyone know a good place to take an evo to get tuned, im around the dallas, texas area.. the check engine light flashes at high rpms. I did find a couple vacuum leaks i got those back in place and checked all the pipings and seems to be on there tight. Help!!
Old Jan 28, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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generally means you're getting knock. stay out of high load until you get it looked at
Old Jan 28, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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The check engine light flashes at high rpm but doesn't stay on? Tephra rom? I thought the SRS light flashed when knocking but I guess it could be the cel instead.

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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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Why did you buy a car that is knocking?
Old Jan 28, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...680&styleid=27

Here read this.
Old Jan 29, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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generally means you're getting knock. stay out of high load until you get it looked at
what do you mean im getting knock?
Old Jan 29, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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what do you mean im getting knock?
Google is you friend knock, pre-ignition, detonation

Not good. Get the car looked at by a competent tuner

Don't live in TX cannot help you there. Evolution Dynamics is there though. That dude shells out some nice work
Old Jan 29, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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what do you mean im getting knock?
Knock = Detonation/Pre-ignition. Usually caused by a poor tune. Most of the time people set up the ECU to have the CEL flash when it recognizes "knock".

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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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Evolution Dynamics in Lewisville KevinD.

http://www.evodynamics.com
Old Jan 29, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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Evolution Dynamics in Lewisville KevinD.

http://www.evodynamics.com
^^^^ this and yes, your getting knock as stated above for the reasons above. Stay out of it until Kevin works it over.
Old Jan 29, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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Thank you guys and i sure will call this guy right away
Old Jan 30, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Yep, had my tuner set it up the same way. Have it checked out by a tuner
Old Jan 30, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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At least you know. A lot of jerk offs don't turn it on. Its nice to know.
Old Jan 30, 2014 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by felipehern6ndez
Anyone know a good place to take an evo to get tuned, im around the dallas, texas area.. the check engine light flashes at high rpms. I did find a couple vacuum leaks i got those back in place and checked all the pipings and seems to be on there tight. Help!!
The flashing CEL means you're at risk of damaging the catalytic converter or knock. Regardless, something isn't right...
Old Jan 31, 2014 | 06:23 AM
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Thumbs up

Originally Posted by xXANCHORMONXx
At least you know. A lot of jerk offs don't turn it on. Its nice to know.
Good way of looking at it I guess. Better than "My Engine Blew a week after purchase" threads! :}


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