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She's Fast...but Only Sometime

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Calebnc302

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My 03 gt must be female. Had her for 2 years now great car w 170,000 on her. She feels fast as crap one day and weak the next. More than not weak. As in one day she's s blast putting you in the seat even in 3rd and the next feels like I'm pulling a trailer. 3 tanks ago she ran strong thru the whole tank but these last 2 back to being slow. And it's s pretty noticeable difference in power. Always runs smooth, just when you floor it some days are way better. 5 spd btw. No codes. Always run bp 87 gas. Only mods are or x pipe super 40, kn filter and nitto 555 275s. Tune up not long ago, everythings great on car. Maybe I just need a good tune? What could cause this and not throw codes? I just wish this thing would run good all the time!
 

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How long has this been going on? Maybe make sure all the plugs are gapped to spec...any air flow restriction? Maybe look to see if the throttle body needs a cleaning? Maybe fuel injectors?
 
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Change your fuel filter
 

Decipha

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I've seen the same problem due to an X pipe causing the kams to go ape

this will give you the specifics if your interested
http://forum.efidynotuning.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=364
 

Calebnc302

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Thanks decipha I'll check that out. I replaced fuel filter not long ago, new plugs, cleaned maf and tb
 

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this is how my car was just feeling. are any check lights on?..... it was due to a power surge from my tail lights going out. I disconnected battery for 15 mins took it on a solid 30 min ride through all gears then shut it off. runs fine now. the surge reset the computer and it didn't have full time to reset
 
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