Found VIAS stuck open..... There is a groove worn into the shaft, and the 'arm' rusted into it. Freed it up and still got stuck. Added safety wire for a temp repair. See pics. Car drives completely different, and I can't detect pinging anymore... I think this has occasionally happened in past, then at some point it rusted together... Works fine until I buy parts.

 

Might look into the NWP VIAS block off plate and get rid of that crap altogether. Looks to be on back order until the end of January though.

 

Do what I did, you will not need to spend any cash or wait for shipping.
Take off the VIAS assembly. Inside there is a throttle plate with 2 screws. Remove those 2 screws and take off the throttle plate. You now have an almost IDENTICAL block plate. The only difference is the tiny support bar that held the plate. Your intake will now have just as much airflow as a tru block plate. (maybe a .4% difference, which is not noticeable)

Your car should drive much better.. be sure to cap the vacuum port from the upper intake

 

Just FYI... ^^^ This guy is retarded. Take everything he says with a grain of salt... and then KILL IT WITH FIRE!!

 

Do THIS...


not this...

 

dude screw you it works just as well. Maybe a 1-2% difference in flow. If he doesn't wanna wait until the end of January, he can remove the two throttle screws.

its his choice

 

You still have not answered me about the steam mod upgrade, I am waiting with baited breath to hear your expertise on the non-traditional mods!


Oh and quick, what's the volume for the vias so that he can give you a measurement to compare your 1-2% difference? Let's do numbers eh?

 

bottom line.
removing the plate will help him.
that is ALL that matters

Helping others is the point of this forum, not flaming and trying to get he highest level and best avatar

 

Just get a NWP Block Off Plate, or you may like the Low End power people be talking about...

 

Once you break off the metal, how are you going to seal up the hole where the control rod comes through?

 

rtv or shoving a vacuum cap in it lol

 

OH WOW! A little lesson to be learned, thanks Mr Rogers...

....oh yeah, and YOU wanting to help others..... maybe to set their cars on fire... or make their engine bay look like a brillow pad orgy being overseen by the HUMUNGOUS of the wastelands dryer vent cold air intake...

in the spirit of giving out nuggets of information I present you with
G.I. JOE "knowledge is half the battle."

APPLY THAT ONE PUSSNUTS.

 

Sweet Baby Jeebus...

 

Did you have this tested in a scientific manor?

 

 

Until 15lbs of vacuum sucks in the rtv or vacuum cap into the motor. Plugs a valve. Then bends it. Breaks the piston. And bam motor toast. Or spend 20$ or whatever on a nwp. Or cxjperformance bop and have it look clean. About the cheapest mod you can get for the maxima....

 

beat me to it.
It's -20 to -25 PSI of vacuum sucking in, anything you put in there will get sucked into the engine bay unless done properly.

ITS $20 for a BOP.

If you WANT to keep your VIAS, get one off a member that deleted his and has it in their basement, or go get one from the wreckers.

If you want to DELETE it, get a block off plate, or take the old valve to a professional to cut it off and weld the hole shut (which will cost you more than $20 probably, and look ugly.

Whatever you do, DO NOT listen to ANYTHING Planecrash005 says.

 

I thought he was locked in his thread...? It's not funny anymore if he thinks he's helping people. Look out!!!! Crash and burn!!

 

Does anyone have plane crash insurance? You know...in case you actually listen to the foolio and follow his advice then your car blows up.

 

Planecrash needs to have a red asterisk next to his name or all his posts that shows he has not earned org approval.

 

I has a VIAS in good condition if you're wanting to replace it with stock parts. PM me if you want it.