Evidently My Car Runs Like Crap?

DFG 5OH · Aug 27, 2005

Well me dad took my car for a spin the other day, and came back and told me my car ran like crap. I didnt think it ran bad. He said it feels like it takes forever to get going, the engine doesnt wanna "pick up". He said it might be the MSD Cap and Rotor or the FRPP 9mm Wires. I didnt think it ran bad, but I'm used to it being slow.

Anyways, bottom line is we're taking it to a shop (good one) soon and get it check out. The tune-up is fresh on it, he said it feels down on power. He's had 5.0's before, and he said mine was the slowest/worst running one he's ever driven. What could it be?

Matt

Alec · Aug 27, 2005

matthiasj said:
Well me dad took my car for a spin the other day, and came back and told me my car ran like crap. I didnt think it ran bad. He said it feels like it takes forever to get going, the engine doesnt wanna "pick up". He said it might be the MSD Cap and Rotor or the FRPP 9mm Wires. I didnt think it ran bad, but I'm used to it being slow.

Anyways, bottom line is we're taking it to a shop (good one) soon and get it check out. The tune-up is fresh on it, he said it feels down on power. He's had 5.0's before, and he said mine was the slowest/worst running one he's ever driven. What could it be?

Matt

What is he comparing it too a Fox?
I know the one I bought (Sapphire blue GT aode ) feels slower than my 91 notch due to the weight and automatic, but it's not really that much slower, just in my mind. Bottom line do YOU think it runs like crap? It is your car after all.

DFG 5OH · Aug 27, 2005

its a 5-speed. All the obvious have been covered, codes, maf ECT. I'm going to try a compression test and check the plugs toimrrow, and i'll clean the MAF while i'm at it, and pull the codes again.

Its gotta be something deeper. Could my timing be off that bad? I've never checked it, could it have backed off that much?

Mustangless · Aug 27, 2005

What kind of gas mileage does it get? Me, synned, and sage2k cars are not running good at all and we get around 11mpg. Our cars are aode though, but they want even spinout. Your car is probably running better than that.

DFG 5OH · Aug 27, 2005

well...i CAN get 17-19 MPG city HWY is 25, depending on how i drive...but lately i've been getting worse...i assumed it was from the hotter temps outside?

Pokageek · Aug 27, 2005

B4 my engine was replaced with the new one, I got the same comments by mechanicx and they were right.

They said it was the slowest dam 5.0 the ever drove. "No guts." Heavy and too much smog crap, 4 converters, no throttle respose like the old foxes, crimped headers. I've said this b4 but it is still fun to drive and LOTS of potential.

DFG 5OH · Aug 27, 2005

i've got a short belt deleting the smog, off road H, and new mufflers...i dont think its that.

CManT1914 · Aug 27, 2005

I think it's just that our 5.0's were a little anemic from the factory with a neck-snapping (meaning noodle nudging) 215hp. I REALLY doubt a new cap/rotor and wires are gonna have a NEGATIVE effect. If you're good on codes, and good on compression then I think it's all in his head.

Of course, you COULD use this as an excuse to go to the track.

"DAD!! If I could just run it, we'd know EXACTLY how it's running! No need to take it to a mechanic!"

95opal · Aug 28, 2005

matthiasj said:
it takes forever to get going, the engine doesnt wanna "pick up". He said it might be the MSD Cap and Rotor or the FRPP 9mm Wires.

Matt

pretty much stock 5.0 no gears, yes its gonna be a while before it gets going, thats a given.215 is flywheel hp,with a really good tune 190 to the rear.thats really weak ,IMO.these cars were fast for there time{and cost} but now its a whole new ballgame.HCI is the ticket then youll be happy for a few short lived blasts.the cap and rotor only helped ya thats a fact.i dont know whats done to your car but in stock trim these cars are dogs.{didnt really want to say that but its the truth}

94blackntan · Aug 28, 2005

wasn't it on seinfeld where the old man walks up to the race car and gives the mechanic advice that he should adjust the points???

Maybe it is, but maybe it isn't running right, let the mechanic decide.

Good luck

DFG 5OH · Aug 28, 2005

well i know these cars are slow. I've never rode or driven another SN-95. So i have nothing to compare it to.

Pokageek · Aug 28, 2005

95opal said:
pretty much stock 5.0 no gears, yes its gonna be a while before it gets going, thats a given.215 is flywheel hp,with a really good tune 190 to the rear.thats really weak ,IMO.these cars were fast for there time{and cost} but now its a whole new ballgame.HCI is the ticket then youll be happy for a few short lived blasts.the cap and rotor only helped ya thats a fact.i dont know whats done to your car but in stock trim these cars are dogs.{didnt really want to say that but its the truth}

I thought there was a lot more loss in the drive trian, like at least 15%. That would put it more like 180rwhp stock. Anyone?

bad98sst · Aug 28, 2005

your best bet would be to get it out to the nearest track in order to actually tell if there is a problem with power so your not just guessing. Dont be suprsied if it runs in the mid 15's as thats what most stock 5 speeds run.

Synned · Aug 28, 2005

bad98sst said:
your best bet would be to get it out to the nearest track in order to actually tell if there is a problem with power so your not just guessing. Dont be suprsied if it runs in the mid 15's as thats what most stock 5 speeds run.

Thats not true. Most stock 5 spds run about 15 flat to high 14s. Right?

Pokageek · Aug 28, 2005

Yep, 14.9 been hit by many stock.

DFG 5OH · Aug 28, 2005

OK back on topic here, i cleaned the MAF, and the IAC. No change. Tomrrow i'm getting a VAC gauge, and a FP gauge to test those. Beyond that i dont know.

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