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why wont my car go pass 4k rpm

Old 02-21-2007, 12:35 AM
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my motor sounds really good and quite but when u rev it or drive it , it wont go pass 4k and struggles to get there...and it wont go pass 40 mph..but if it just sits there it sounds better than all the other motors....and when u drive it there is a loud air leak coming from the engine i think......can u guys help me out..... my cars been dead for 3 weeks....i'll be happy to get it working .....thanks yall.......
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and what timing belt will fit a b18c1 block with b16 head.....cause i tried all the others like b16, b18c1 and it wont fit right...gsr one is too long and loose even though i tighten it all the way and b16 is too short....iono which one will fit.......can u guys tell me.....thanks
Old 02-21-2007, 01:06 AM
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well...i havent experienced this problem myself but i read a thread where the guys motor didnt go pass 3000RPM....he changed the spark plugs and problem solved...try doing a full tuneup on it, should help....as for the timig belt, i would say a GSR should fit fine or an ITR....
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when mine did that i changed the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, igniter
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Default Re: why wont my car go pass 4k rpm (black_ek)

i had the same thing hapen to me and it was the fuel pump.i replaced it and it was fine.

it could also be a clogged fuel filter.
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