Ecomodding and stuff: VAZ-2111 " the UnArmored Personnel Carrier

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Fingie

I talked about the FIRE developed in 1980's by rodolfo Bonetto.

The newer Multiair-FIRE indeed is developed by chrysler.

The MultiAir is basically just an upgrade on the good old FIRE. The Chrysler-designed engine is known here as E.Torq, and is not related to the FIRE.

[MobilOne]

Wasn't the Neon engne a Mitsu engine?

[MobilOne]

And Fingie, your English is fine; much better than some "native" speakers around here!

[Fingie]

[Fingie]

Changed to studded winter tires last thursday.
10 years old rethreads, they vibrate quite a lot :/
increases radio volume

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by MobilOne

Wasn't the Neon engne a Mitsu engine?

Not the earlier ones. Maybe the later ones were fitted with some version of the GEMA/World/Tigershark engine co-developed by Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Hyundai.

[Fingie]

Meanwhile, i have done some mods. I've replaced the original airbox with a cone filter, and blocked the upper grile with duct tape. It pulls warmer air into the engine now, and the engine warms up better now when airflow to the engine bay is restricted. (its 2degrees celsius outside, so i think the engine bay isn't too hot either)
Hwy Mpg increased to 48 if i drive 80km/h o.O

[Fingie]

UAPC have had some troubles now, i have to turn the ignition on twice (so the fuel pump winds up twice) in order to start the car.

If i start cranking the engine at the first key turn, it sputters and then won't start.
The quick diagnosis is that my car loses fuel line pressure when it's sitting. There is no problem if the car has been running recently. Mpg is not affected.
Any ideas people?

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Take a look at the fuel pump and filter.

[MobilOne]

I have a 2001 Chevy 1 ton dually that does that. That is, I have to do the ignition key two or three times to get gas up to the engine. I suspect that there is a check valve somewhere that is not working. Probably at the fuel pump.