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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 12:58 PM
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now its even slower....what happened??

hey guys. my L03 equipped bird all of a sudden got even slower than it was before. it used to have some zip to it, but in the last week or so, it lost all hope. wont even light up the tires from a dead stop. whats up?? does it just need a tune up?
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 01:49 PM
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From: Greenville S.C.
Car: 87 Grand National
Engine: 3.8 SFI Turbo
Transmission: BRF 200R4
Why are you beating your car to death like that?? Take care of it and it will take care of you. You most likely need a major tune up. plugs, wires, cap, rotor, oil, fuel and air filters. I'm sure I left something out so anyone fill in.
BTW-does your car still have the cat...could be clogged.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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i had a similar problem wheni first bought the car, after a week it felt like the car was dying, with only 55k ....

got it tuned up and changed the plugs, runs like new now
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 03:24 PM
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well, i do take care of the car. shes my baby. i just changed the plugs and the wires are fine. the cap and rotor were replaced right before i bought the car. i was told i had a bad cat, so i think thats what the prob is now that you said something about it. thanx
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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Engine: 305-4v
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Believe it or not, a really great add on is a high voltage coil. Just ask around, lots of guys will tell you. It helps spark that fuel/air mix, even when the plugs or wires are past their prime.

Proform makes a good one that is less expensive than the others. Try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised

Would Sitting Bull steer you wrong?

As long as your name ain't Custer, you'll be OK
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 02:03 AM
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Proform eh? How bout the MSD GM coil? Good?
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 02:05 AM
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Proform eh? How bout the MSD GM coil? Good?
Sure MSD is good. It is just too expensive, when the Proform works just as well and costs considerably less.
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