my hatch isn't purring like it should be.
a few things are going on.
first, i Just replaced the stock engine w/ same model. while it was being put in, i replaced the front axel.
auto tranny, 1.5L

things that i noticed are going on:
on the shift from 2nd to 3rd, the rpms Rev pretty high if i'm not giving it a lot of gas. also, the front end vibrates a bit, not only when i turn, but mostly in that execration after it shifts.
i also noticed a reduction in HP. i feel like somethings going on w/ my intake.. like it's not getting enough air.
i also noticed a bit of white smoke out of my tail pipe when i excel.

things i Know are bad on my daily driver:
Bad shocks on all 4s
need alignment, and whatever else is going on above.

anyone have any ideas? because i'm pretty stumped. i mean, i'm no grease monkey or anything, so you guys help out a lot.