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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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i have a 1988 crx si with a b18a1in it. after driving it for about 15 minutes it starts to sputter, but anything after 4000rpm its like it was never there. i replaced the fpr, but no results. any ideas
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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also after getting on the throttle real hard.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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are the plug wires new? make sure their not messed up and make sure their on all the way i just had the same problem and new wires fixed it..
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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Kinda have the same problem it feels like vtec at 4k rpm on a non v motor.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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It's a spark related problem. Start with the easy stuff. buy some plugs, wires, cap and a new rotor. If that doesn't fix it then start at the dizzy with the ignitor and the coil. It's all a process of elimination man.

good luck.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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thanks guys. ill give it a try.
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