poor acceleration
 

ok so thisjust started happening
in first gear going it kind of dies and feels like im dragging abot 1000 punds then about 2000 rpms it kicks in fully then by about 3500 its kinda lags again
my cel is on and showing code 43
this is on my dohc zc in my 89 si hatch
if anybody knows anything please help

Re: poor acceleration
 

Ignition system component like cap, rotor, wires, and plugs can cause this code - but it's not as likely as the the other parts I list in the next paragraph.
However, since yours is acting strange it almost sounds like it could be ignition components.

Most often the 43 is caused by a faulty O2 sensor or an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator.
If it's neither of them, then check EVERYTHING fuel related.
i would start by doing a fuel pressure check and then make sure the injectors are all good,

Re: poor acceleration
 

the dizzy is made a month old
could it still be causing it?

Re: poor acceleration
 

Depends... Were you getting the same problem before you changed out distributors?

Re: poor acceleration
 

no. everything was running fine with the old one

Re: poor acceleration
 

so there you have it.
something went wrong with your distributor change out.
maybe the plug wires aren't in the correct order, check the rotor to make sure it's on tight, maybe a spark plug wire bacame damaged... etc.

Re: poor acceleration
 

alright
ill rip it out and check everything
thanks man

ill be back later and check in

Re: poor acceleration
 

alright so its still haviing the same problem
mostly on when the car is warmed up all the way

Re: poor acceleration
 

Sooo... What did you do to actually troubleshoot?

Re: poor acceleration
 

cracked open the dizzy
checked all the plug wires to make sure they were in and checked the cam sensor wires
everything seemed fine