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qmtran · 02-09-2013, 02:51 PM

Take the intake off and put the stock one back on. Clear the codes. Does it still run lean?? If s o then its the Fitch. If not, then You have issues with the intake. check the inner diameter of the K&N at the MAF location and how far down the MAF sits. Contact K&N to get precise specs of what it should be. If the tube(too large) or mounting location is off you will go lean.

If i were you i would not drive the car too much with a lean CEL. You really risk frying your engine rings/pistons. The CEL basically means the ECU can no longer compensate for the difference in fuel required to run safely.

On to The Fitch Fuel thing... Thats a bs product to me. If it worked you would see car manufactures all over it by now.

The claim...
Improved Fuel Economy (1 - 2.5 mpg) (fyi thats a normal difference so uou really cant tell if it works)
Increased Octane or Cetane (fyi impossible)
Improved Performance - Horsepower & Torque
Allows for the use of a Lower Octane (engines requiring 93 can operate on 91, those requiring 91 can operate on 89, & so on) (fyi any high octane car can and will accept lower octane, the ECU will adjust for knock)
Reduced Emissions (fyi impossible)
Reduced number of annual oil changes (fyi impossible)
Reduced Maintenance (cleaner injectors, carbs, plugs)

If you say this works then The Tornado for the intake obviously works as well.

PS pending where you installed the Fitch on your fuel line, i can reduce the psi of fuel to the injectors. Lean means not enough fuel. Just to make sure you understand, get a straw, blow into it. Now add a cig filter anywhere you want to that straw. Thats what the fitch could be doing.

cafox · 02-19-2013, 07:52 PM

I got a new fuel line which cost me $100 at the dealer. Had my friend take the fitch off, clear the codes, and I have been driving the car for almost two weeks now with no check engine lights poping up. He still doesn't want to admit it was Fitch causing the problem. I am still a fan of Fitch, I will put one on my Honda VFR motorcycle I am about to get. It really does give most cars better gas mileage, just not CRZ.

Thanks for all the help
Nikki

Scotty001 · 02-19-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cafox

I got a new fuel line which cost me $100 at the dealer. Had my friend take the fitch off, clear the codes, and I have been driving the car for almost two weeks now with no check engine lights poping up. He still doesn't want to admit it was Fitch causing the problem. I am still a fan of Fitch, I will put one on my Honda VFR motorcycle I am about to get. It really does give most cars better gas mileage, just not CRZ.

Thanks for all the help
Nikki

cafox · 02-20-2013, 02:56 PM

For all who have air intakes on there CRZ, what mode do you normally drive your car in. Econ, Normal, or Sport.

CR-Z Canadian · 02-20-2013, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cafox

For all who have air intakes on there CRZ, what mode do you normally drive your car in. Econ, Normal, or Sport.

K&N Typhoon, and Normal mode, with a splash of Sport every now and then, to induce a big smile!

SangreRaVen · 02-20-2013, 10:30 PM

Sport

Lady_CRZ · 02-21-2013, 08:36 AM

Hks intake and fulltime that sport mode also my mpg went up after install my intake \^^/ and +5 hp for the sexy engine plate lulz

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STTrice · 02-21-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady_CRZ

Hks intake and fulltime that sport mode also my mpg went up after install my intake \^^/ and +5 hp for the sexy engine plate lulz

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I just want the sexy engine plate, I can't find one

Lady_CRZ · 02-22-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by STTrice

I just want the sexy engine plate, I can't find one

That good sir would be because the engine plate comea with the hks intake n isn't solt seperately but u can come to the dark side although I warn you the right side of the engine plate is pita to install

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STTrice · 02-22-2013, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady_CRZ

That good sir would be because the engine plate comea with the hks intake n isn't solt seperately but u can come to the dark side although I warn you the right side of the engine plate is pita to install

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No I'll stick with the takeda, like I said just want the engine cover because it looks better than the plastic one

02-20-2013, 02:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
cafox Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hub City, CA Posts: 27	What mode For all who have air intakes on there CRZ, what mode do you normally drive your car in. Econ, Normal, or Sport.

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02-09-2013, 02:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
qmtran Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 32	Take the intake off and put the stock one back on. Clear the codes. Does it still run lean?? If s o then its the Fitch. If not, then You have issues with the intake. check the inner diameter of the K&N at the MAF location and how far down the MAF sits. Contact K&N to get precise specs of what it should be. If the tube(too large) or mounting location is off you will go lean. If i were you i would not drive the car too much with a lean CEL. You really risk frying your engine rings/pistons. The CEL basically means the ECU can no longer compensate for the difference in fuel required to run safely. On to The Fitch Fuel thing... Thats a bs product to me. If it worked you would see car manufactures all over it by now. The claim... Improved Fuel Economy (1 - 2.5 mpg) (fyi thats a normal difference so uou really cant tell if it works) Increased Octane or Cetane (fyi impossible) Improved Performance - Horsepower & Torque Allows for the use of a Lower Octane (engines requiring 93 can operate on 91, those requiring 91 can operate on 89, & so on) (fyi any high octane car can and will accept lower octane, the ECU will adjust for knock) Reduced Emissions (fyi impossible) Reduced number of annual oil changes (fyi impossible) Reduced Maintenance (cleaner injectors, carbs, plugs) If you say this works then The Tornado for the intake obviously works as well. PS pending where you installed the Fitch on your fuel line, i can reduce the psi of fuel to the injectors. Lean means not enough fuel. Just to make sure you understand, get a straw, blow into it. Now add a cig filter anywhere you want to that straw. Thats what the fitch could be doing.

02-19-2013, 07:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
cafox Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hub City, CA Posts: 27	I got a new fuel line which cost me $100 at the dealer. Had my friend take the fitch off, clear the codes, and I have been driving the car for almost two weeks now with no check engine lights poping up. He still doesn't want to admit it was Fitch causing the problem. I am still a fan of Fitch, I will put one on my Honda VFR motorcycle I am about to get. It really does give most cars better gas mileage, just not CRZ. Thanks for all the help Nikki