92convert
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I just rebuild my GTI with lower compression ( 89 swift 1.3l SOHC 16 valves pistons). It started RIGHT AWAY very solid sound with compression around 170 psi across the board. the issue is it's running very lean, swapped couple working MAF, tested fuel pressure and regulator 38 psi idle, new oxy sensor, new plugs, spark plug wires, rotor, cap, WTS. I tested for vacuum leak with smoke device found nothing. The ECU has a Garndi chip on it. The car was running fine with OEM pistons then It was running lean I destroyed 3 OEM pistons, that's the reason I rebuild the engine and put lower compression pistons. I need advices. Thx. Brand new battery 12.8 volts, upgrade to working high amp alternator. I thought that there was some restriction inside the piping so disconnected right at the MAF it still is running lean

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