Re: Engine running but not great

From: Shane Moseley (smoseley@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed Jul 25 2001 - 22:35:21 EDT


Pukeloser@aol.com wrote:

> Well I put the old fuel injectors back in place of the 24# FMS injectors and
> the engine is running a little better. I have very little power off the line
> but the engine will scream to about 5800 RPM with power. It doesn't have the
> power it should though. I still dont know what the problem is but I think I'm
> going to take it to a dealership and see if they have someone that may be
> able to diagnose the problem. The cam operating range is 2000-6000 RPM so I'm
> not surprised at the lack of low end power but it should have alot more at
> the top end.
> <snip>
> Any suggestions on what else to check?

Unless you just have money to burn - or like pain 8) try to keep away from the
dealership as much as possible. A trip to the dyno would be more productive
considering all your mods. Read this entire website and you'll know what I mean.

http://members.tripod.com/~mini_digest/ignition.htm

Comments? Nice writeup on ignition huh.

Latr,

Shane

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