93 del sol is a dog at low RPM
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93 del sol is a dog at low RPM
My 93 del sol is a dog under 4000 rpm then it's as if a turbo kicks in and screams. Is this normal? Can anything be done to correct this low rpm lack of power or just live with it?
#2
Re: 93 del sol is a dog at low RPM
That's pretty normal. The engine does like to spin. Do check the spark timing though, that can cause a significant loss of performance and mpg but no CEL codes.
#4
Re: 93 del sol is a dog at low RPM
I'm going to second mk378 on this. Check your timing. What engine is it, and is it a 5 speed or auto? If it's not bogging, bucking, choking, or stuttering below 4k I would say you're fine and just getting used to the characteristics of a sohc vtec. If your timing is too advanced you will generally see pinging at higher rpms or higher loads (uphill, or heavy throttle in low rpms.)
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Re: 93 del sol is a dog at low RPM
It is a 5 speed 1.5 liter I think. I set the timing, it seems to have more low end pull. Now, how do I adjust the idle? I didn't see any adjusting screw. Thanks again.
#6
Re: 93 del sol is a dog at low RPM
Google that one, prostreetonline has a pretty good article on it. Rarely do these engines need an idle adjustment, it's almost always indicative of another issue ie IACV issues, vacuum leaks etc.
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Re: 93 del sol is a dog at low RPM
Update, I reset the timing, it was quite late. What a difference. It still kicks in at around 4 G but it's quite spunky below that, very noticeable not much need to hit 4 G. It idles around 900 so I'LL leave it. It has 212,000 mi on it, runs like a top. Won't be long and I'LL have to put it away for winter.
Last edited by Lizaretrack; 10-19-2019 at 07:22 PM.
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