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Old 01-20-2010, 03:28 AM
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idk maybe, its cause i got mine with almost no mileage and took care of it from day 1
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:29 AM
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i don't think its the actual engine i'm guessing its the ignition system...

i think rotaries are reliable...less parts=less problems
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mike[piston eater]
i bet its nothing haha rotaries are so reliable
It's just that, cruising in joe's car made mine feel like a station wagon, and I've noticed a loss of power over time. I'm going to clean my maf when it's not pouring buckets.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:30 AM
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you probably need a tune up..coils/spark plugs/wires/clean maf
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:31 AM
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hmmm, how many miles on your car?

you should check your coils...
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by nikkdizzle
i don't think its the actual engine i'm guessing its the ignition system...

i think rotaries are reliable...less parts=less problems
amen to that, whenever i blow the fcs engine i wanna rebuild it myself
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by volcomx31
you probably need a tune up..coils/spark plugs/wires/clean maf

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that sounds like your porblem right there...i did that to my car and it made a world of a difference.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:42 AM
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80k miles, just changed plugs, wires and coils look good, i'll try maf but I'm not counting on it.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:43 AM
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theres are the easiest to go. the only way to check if the coils and plugs are good is to check with a multimeter.

the coils especially, they may look good, but could be burnt out easily.
reminds me. i should clean my maf.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:44 AM
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the coils may look good visually but may actually be bad..
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did you install the midpipe yet?
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:46 AM
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yes walter, it's pretty good, finally got cel
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by volcomx31
the coils may look good visually but may actually be bad..

exactly!!
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:47 AM
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cool.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:48 AM
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i guess if your car continues to run like **** after you have checked/replaced/cleaned all those things i mentioned, then you should consider a compression test
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:51 AM
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hmm. Ok, I'll get some new coils then. I don't think it's covered under extended warranty though, is it?
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coils? nope. a new engine? yes.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:54 AM
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Yeah, That's why I want the compression test if it's lower than normal I get a new engine, free.
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but if your engine is fine, you still have to pay 100.00$ for the test.
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Old 01-20-2010, 03:59 AM
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well, that's a chance I'll have to take =\
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ya but when signs are pointing to maintenance then your odds are lookin bad
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Old 01-20-2010, 05:17 AM
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are nology wires worth investing in?
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Old 01-20-2010, 05:19 AM
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Here these are good oens

Racing Beat Wires
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i have the racing beat wires..i'd say they're worth the money. the quality is quite nice!
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