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Power cuts in and out problem

Old Mar 13, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Power cuts in and out problem

Ok so i just had a timing racing system put in my car after my belt broke because of the crappy nylon. After i got it put in my mechanic put two degrees on the distributor. Holy crap, what a difference that made in the power, really pushes me back into my seat, well after the first day i noticed sometimes the power was there and sometimes it wasnt. When i floor it and get around 4000 rpm i will sometimes get a sudden boost of power like i had when i first got the car back. My mechanic seemed to think it was the fuel injector fuse cutting in and out, well i brought my car to an electric place, and they made sure all my wiring was good with a new fuse box harness and everything. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this power loss?
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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Re: Power cuts in and out problem

Ohm your injectors when there hot !
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Re: Power cuts in and out problem

TTT and what does OHM mean, i apologize im not very good with internet abbreviations
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Ohm your injectors when there hot !
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Re: Power cuts in and out problem

Check the coil resistance of your injectors.

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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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With a multimeter
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