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Possible ignition problem ( very hesitant weak motor )

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Hello, I have a 1994 mustang gt 5.0. I have been getting car ready to be daily driven and this motor is super weak. Its super hesitant on the low end and suddenly picks up power at the end of the rpm band. I'm suspecting ignition trouble weak coil, tfi sensor, hall effect sensor. The car backfires and gets terrible fuel economy, light white smoke out the tail pipe when under load, hard to start takes roughly 4 to 5 cranks. When I say this motor is weak I mean weak I was just trying to get up 40 from a stop and I had to floor it to stay with a jetta just normally driving. I couldn't spin a tire if I tired. At first I suspected a fuel delivery issue because of the uneven idle along with the other problems, but there is no sputtering or jolting I can notice. I'd love a little insight. If I can't get any specific answer I'll have to resort to getting all the listed thing above replaced. ( also spark plugs are new, when first replaced the motor ran a little stronger and it has died out again )
 
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Car has 84,000 miles on it if its any help. With an msd distributor and wires that were on it when I bought it could be years old
 

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The engine has been replaced?
Did you do the work?
Is the car all stock?
 
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General karthief said:
The engine jas been replaced?
Did you do the work?
Is the car all stock?
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The engine is 100% stock and has never been replaced to my knowledge. And the only thing I've touched since I purchased it last year is exhaust, and interior electrical problems ( locks, mirror switches, fuses, etc.)
 
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BlazeAtwood10 said:
The engine is 100% stock and has never been replaced to my knowledge. And the only thing I've touched since I purchased it last year is exhaust, and interior electrical problems ( locks, mirror switches, fuses, etc.)
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+ spark plugs.

I tend to do all my own work I have all the necessary tools and most of the know how
 
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Ok, here ya go:

Help me create the "Surging Idle Checklist"

Updated 26-Oct-2019 to clarify creeping idle RPM increase as the car is being driven. Many of you are familiar with the "Cranks OK, but No Start Checklist for Fuel Injected Mustangs" checklist and the No Crank Checklist. They are very effective in finding and eliminating the problems by use of...
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Do the list step by step, don't skip around. Take notes, test on friday. Seriously, take notes and be aware the 94-5 are a little different than the 93 and older 5.0 stuff so it's highlighted. This will show you how to correctly preform test procedures and how some things work.
If you have any questions post them here.
 
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General karthief said:
Ok, here ya go:

Help me create the "Surging Idle Checklist"

Updated 26-Oct-2019 to clarify creeping idle RPM increase as the car is being driven. Many of you are familiar with the "Cranks OK, but No Start Checklist for Fuel Injected Mustangs" checklist and the No Crank Checklist. They are very effective in finding and eliminating the problems by use of...
forums.stangnet.com
Do the list step by step, don't skip around. Take notes, test on friday. Seriously, take notes and be aware the 94-5 are a little different than the 93 and older 5.0 stuff so it's highlighted. This will show you how to correctly preform test procedures and how some things work.
If you have any questions post them here.
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Thanks for the timely responses, the people on this forum are awesome. I really appreciate it
 

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Some are more awesome than others.
I'm just your average awesome
 
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Does the light white smoke you describe smell strongly of fuel? Hard starts, poor idle, and white smoke might mean a stuck fuel injector. Just a guess based on the symptoms you list - follow the checklist the General provides for best results.
 
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Does the light white smoke you describe smell strongly of fuel? Hard starts, poor idle, and white smoke might mean a stuck fuel injector. Just a guess based on the symptoms you list - follow the checklist the General provides for best results.
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I guess that could be possible, it mostly just smells rich. I'm going to go through the check list next week, ill tell you guys the results. I appreciate all the help.
 
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