looses power when it warms up
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From: Spanaway Wa
Car: 1986 firebird
Engine: 2.8 v6
Transmission: 4 speed auto
looses power when it warms up
posted this else where on the forum was told to try here so here it goes
1986 firebird 2.8 auto
lots of power when it is cold but as it warms up it looses power why would this be?
also what cam would give me the best power out of stock motor links would be good
thanks
Will
1986 firebird 2.8 auto
lots of power when it is cold but as it warms up it looses power why would this be?
also what cam would give me the best power out of stock motor links would be good
thanks
Will
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From: Tenino, Washington
Car: 89 f-bird and some others
Engine: 3.4
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Had a similar problem once. Replaced the o2 and coil. Fixed it. Never did figure out which one was causing the problem though. Could be something totally different though on yours. Those are a few possible causes though.
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From: Spanaway Wa
Car: 1986 firebird
Engine: 2.8 v6
Transmission: 4 speed auto
I replaced o2 sensor thinking thats what it was not sure if it help much i found a big crack in the radiator so I need to fix that now then it is going to get a tune up and see if that helps just got car like 2 weeks ago so not sure what all has been done to it
Will
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