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LS VTEC sluggish acceleration

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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Default LS VTEC sluggish acceleration

no smoke out of the exhaust
vibration on the front end
cars sounds like wrx scoobie on acceleration with a deep boowoowoo sound
exhaust magnafies the sound
checked plugs rotor and cap
did compression test
changed the fuel filter
changed plugs no moisture on old plugs
its a new build
no exhaust leaks

Heeeeelp
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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check your timing.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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and spark plugs or distributor... sounds like your not firing off all 4 cylinders
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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Default Re: LS VTEC sluggish acceleration (embidia1)

make sure map and tps plugs aren't switched or check for vacuum leaks also
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