Does anyone run their turbo setup without a Missing Link on their map sensor? Just wandering what happens if you run without it and boost around 7-9 psi.

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

i dont use any fcd. but, i am standalone, so it dont matter.

but you do need a fcd on any 96+

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- AGP CAI
- AGP EVM
- MOPAR Stage 1 ECU
- 500cc Injectors

And he wonders why he couldn't make her happy...and someone obviously hasnt moved on. lol

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~Chris

forums.kaptainmyke.com/index.php?&act=garage&CODE=12&CID=8
- AGP CAI
- AGP EVM
- MOPAR Stage 1 ECU
- 500cc Injectors

And he wonders why he couldn't make her happy...and someone obviously hasnt moved on. lol

my 96 never needed a missing link, ran for 2 years and never had a problem. my 97 threw codes, no busking or fuel cut though. I have a missing link for sale 55.00 shipped brand new in package.

I use a FCD

Terry
96 Eagle Talon ESI....Daily driver

97 Eclipse.........

With the Missing Link installed do I need a fuel cut defender also?

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

no an FCD is basically an electronic Missing link, or its commonly called a voltage clamp.

Terry
96 Eagle Talon ESI....Daily driver

97 Eclipse.........

Cool, thanks. I just ordered a missing link.

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

..... why spend 55 bux on something you have to clean?
zener diode 4.7V. there you go. the inspensive!!11

2005 Legacy GT Ltd, Garnet Red Pearl
speak softly and spool a big turbo

I had problems with the missing link. It was causing my car to buck a bit. I would go with the clamp over the ml.

- James

I don't use one, but then again I have a '95.

1995 Eagle Talon Esi
14.4 @ 102MPH
Speedworld Motorplex
Phoenix, Arizona

What is the highest boost the missing link is good for?
above 13-14 psi my map sensor gets damaged and needs replacing, even with the missing link...

Evo 8 - 12.3@113 circa 2009 (~330whp)
Now with BB Xona Rotor HTZ FP Red and ~450whp
2018 MSM Civic SI Ktuner TSP stage 1 w/ Honda hacked headunit.

That sensor is built to withstand 100+ PSI backfires. 13 PSI above ambient shouldn't make a difference to it...

There isn't much of an internal difference between a 1 bar MAP sensor, and a 3 bar MAP sensor...

Oh, well the stock sensor worked for over a year at 8psi, i boosted 12-14 for a few weeks and it was fine then too. Then I boosted 18 and after about 3 pulls it wouldn't idle and kept dying. (would run ok while driving and wot). I replaced the map sensor and it ran like normal again... I bought the missing link and after I installed it I boosted 18 again and it fucked up like before. I replaced the map sensor again and it ran fine. I did this one more time and it fucked up and I replaced the map sensor and it ran fine... so now i've kept it at about 12 psi and its not fucking up.

Evo 8 - 12.3@113 circa 2009 (~330whp)
Now with BB Xona Rotor HTZ FP Red and ~450whp
2018 MSM Civic SI Ktuner TSP stage 1 w/ Honda hacked headunit.

so u use the stock Map sensor with 8 psi no prob? cause on my 97 ill be running 8 psi. so if i dont need to waste more money i wont. will it be ok with a stock map usin 8 psi all day? also what if i just put a 4.3V zener diode on the wires like was stated b 4 ? would this help?

91 civic hatch, homemade turbo+ LS motor = 12 sec street car.

I got my missing link, but the sent the wrong f*ing one. Is there an alternative to having the missing link other than a fuel cut defender? I plan on putting my turbo on this weekend so I need something so it wont cut fuel and go crazy.

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

I can send you a missing link new in package for 55.00 shipped. will take 2-3 days to ge to you.

Terry

I bought the missing link from Group 5 Motorsport. I sent them an email telling them to either send me the right one or give me my money back. If they give my money back or tell me to go screw myself, I will be buying from you then.

But is there an alternative to the missing link?

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

Would a 4.7 volt zener diode work. Does radioshack sell 4.7v ones? Does anyone know? And do you just solder it in between two wires on the MAP sensor harness wires?

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

no it has to go from one of the wires to the other. there is a writeup on the internet about it. that is the same thing as fcd only typical FCD are adjustable so you can taylor it to your car. 4.7v diode is generic...works.

Terry

Cool, thanks! If I could give you more points I would!

Eric
97 Eclipse GS

you never gave me points what in the world are you talking about? Anyway no big deal points are a big issue to me. If you want to go with a FCD i have a few made but you need a multimeter to set them.

Terry

I guess it didnt go through before or something. But I just now ensured I gave you a point.
How much for a FCD. I read in some posts that both a missing link and a FCD are good to have. Missing link will keep the boost from destroying the MAP sensor.

Eric
97 Eclipse GS