Just had an "OH SHIT" moment
 

So I had plugged the bottom portion of my inlet hose with a PVC cap and crimped. Recently, I was under the impression that it had fallen out since I was getting lean conditions (due to a hole in the intake system post-maf

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2017.04.38.jpg

I naturally plug the hole with a rubber slightly tapered plug that would adhere better to the rubber of the inlet hose. @Ultramaroon helped me fasten.

HOWEVER.... Today on my way home from getting dinner with my gf, I gave it WOT around a corner and got a check engine light and the car went into limp mode. I pulled over and plugged my tablet into the OBD2 port to see what as up.
It was throwing primarily this code: P2109 code. Dealing with the throttle body.
I ended up taking off my inlet hose and this is what I find....... LOL FUCK ME

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This piece that I was using to be a stopper for one of the resonator spots had been sucked into the inlet hose, however, it was JUST big enough to not be sucked into the engine unless I was giving it 100% throttle, at which point it got wedged.... scared me shitless lol

Nothing else to this post, just sharing my horror story and the good that came of it!:confused0068::confused0068:

In hindsight it would've been safer to have a cap that goes OVER not inside the hole

That sounds inappropriate. Also, you are right.

Uggh... I asked you if you were sure it didn't get sucked in.

Now I think you understand why I insist we cut down the bigger stopper we bought so it has a shoulder and then clamp that in place. I still have it.

That was damn lucky; once-in-a-lifetime lucky.

That even had me gasping when I read this....Lucky Lucky! That would've been customer neglect and out of your pocket!

Same situation happened to a friend of mine. Im seeing way to many people capping off this section and risking the cap getting sucked into the engine. sketch

Least it wasnt a sock or cloth like on the Honda forums.

Seriously?? A sock?

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thats crazy... You sir are also lucky.

WOW! When I did this on the stock inlet tube I used a hard plastic PVC cap with a big hefty lip.

That's crazy!

Glad the Mishimoto inlet I have now gets rid of this.

I lol'd

Definitely an oh shit moment thats for sure

Is it irony that your engine could blow by sucking?

OHHHHHH SHIIIT XD

You should be thankful that u didn't get That shiny big throttle body kit

and this is why the perrin inlet is just better. no more sound tube and no hole to plug.

on a 2nd thought, you did all that while ur gf is waiting in the car? You got a good girl there. :D

Glad it didn't suck too hard then. The engine definitely would've blown. Would've been a big mess for everyone involved.

The pic of that piece in the throttle body is priceless... on a side note there was a inlet tube with sound resonator delete for sale by Zeta as well for $39...

I love this forum

It sucks when you blow your engine but a blown engine doesn't suck.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1366850353

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She was definitely more calm than me through the entire process LOL.

She was always willing to help me out, even though it was freezing outside the car ;) I'd definitely say i'm lucky :thumbup:

Wow. No wonder people have a hard time with English sometimes.

Nah. This area of English is easy to master.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/EwIEUf...le&vndel=watch

Pics of gf or fake and gay

*checks own build thread, copies picture already posted* :search:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2019.30.45.jpg

Your sister's gonna kill you when she finds out you're posting pics of her.








































:D She's super sweet, guys. Aztec, you better sink that hook. She's a keeper.

Ya dude you better put an O ring on that car if you wanna keep her!


Oh oh ohhhh the GIRL! I'm sure shes a keeper too.