rarbogast21

I just bought a 04 rx8 and it wont accelerate past about 7700 rpms in any gear. The are no codes being set off. all seems normal except for that one issue. Any ideas or similar experiences? Please help if you can. Thanks

Jon316G

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Clogged cat?
Possibly the usual coils, plug wires, and/or plugs.
How many miles on your car?

I8U

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^+1, also could be failing fuel pump.

rarbogast21

the car has 61k on it. It also is a bit slow on starting. thanks for the help so far.

I8U

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carbon build up, old starter...time to start learning how to work on it yourself. It's fun to work on this car...

rarbogast21

carbon build up where?

I8U

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Inside the engine...

rarbogast21

thanks for the help. i dont know much about these cars and how they work. so its a learning experience. I run the car with 93 and keep the oil up. what part do i change for the fuel pump? the whole housing?

I8U

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You'll have to swap out the entire fuel pump, they run about $150 new.

Old Rotor

If it is an automatic thats when the fuel is cut off......normal

rarbogast21

it's a manual

rexybrad

did you take the car for a test drive?

was the car bought from a dealer or a private sale?

is it the six speed version?

how long have you owned the car and have these symptoms allways been present?

rarbogast21

the car was bought from a dealer. it is a 6 speed. i did test drive it but didnt red line it. I noticed it the first time i really got on it and tried to red line it. what are your thoughts?