Engine is smoother and much faster when humid or raining

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ericem
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Engine is smoother and much faster when humid or raining

Post by ericem »

Already asked on USMB, but wondering specifically what us legacy guys have to say. I was about to replace the o2 sensor, but would that even do anything in this case? Maybe I should look for a MAF instead. Stock one I took out and cleaned but may have touched the end of it damaging it when I put it down. When I removed it, it was the day I brought the car home and never really opened up the throttle much so no real comparison.

Things replaced, CTS, knock, plugs, wires, seafoamed a trillion hoses, air filter.
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Post by sublunacy »

mine does that.
Mine is coming off the road for a overhaul and body work soon thou.
Try the checking or up grading your BOV:]
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Post by 555BCTurbo »

It's the nitrous oxide clouds!
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Post by ericem »

lol ok well bought some new plugs. Going to gap them at .38in then replace the o2.
1993 Subaru Legacy L AWD Wagon R.I.P
1994 Subaru Legacy SS R.I.P :(
2004 Nissan Titan LE 4X4
2007 Subaru Legacy GT :)
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Post by sublunacy »

or switch the turbo all together. it spins to 140,000 rpm, a little extra friction, could make it tempermental. anyway im just tryin to help cause i have swapped for new parts and massaged the vacuum system too. mines still doin it. waste of time and money!

I have yet to switch my turbo and fix an exhuast leak, but im allmost possitive my BOV is the biggest problem. good luck! if you fix it gimme a shout back.
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Post by ericem »

if you know you have a exhaust leak its probably the issue. Maybe i have a exhaust leak too. I already tried a bov didnt really do anything.
1993 Subaru Legacy L AWD Wagon R.I.P
1994 Subaru Legacy SS R.I.P :(
2004 Nissan Titan LE 4X4
2007 Subaru Legacy GT :)
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