I've lurked for a long time but don't post very often. There are a lot more knowledgeable guys around than me, so I let them at it. I've finally been able to fix a lot of my driveablity problems so I thought I'd actually put these down. My car was running like crap...more like a radical 9 sec car than the mild 12 sec HCI car it is. Idle issues all over the map, rich idle, smoke at WOT, etc...
1. Codes, run them! It can usually be a roadmap, or at least rule things out
2. EGR valve, it really does make a difference to the computer
3. MSD still likes to fail
4. Stock airbox > cone filter
5. Don't forget to check for mechanically issues!
a. Rocker arm off of #1
b. Broken throttle shaft on TB
c. Vacuum issues
6. Tires can make or break the ride of a car
7. PCV it's there for a reason too
That's all I can remember off the top of my head.... I'll add more as I can recall. When you start fixing the problems it just makes it nicer to drive = wanting to drive it more often. Just in time for the best weather to drive
Edit: Now if I can just get A/C back in and fix the start-up belt squeal....
1. Codes, run them! It can usually be a roadmap, or at least rule things out
2. EGR valve, it really does make a difference to the computer
3. MSD still likes to fail
4. Stock airbox > cone filter
5. Don't forget to check for mechanically issues!
a. Rocker arm off of #1
b. Broken throttle shaft on TB
c. Vacuum issues
6. Tires can make or break the ride of a car
7. PCV it's there for a reason too
That's all I can remember off the top of my head.... I'll add more as I can recall. When you start fixing the problems it just makes it nicer to drive = wanting to drive it more often. Just in time for the best weather to drive
Edit: Now if I can just get A/C back in and fix the start-up belt squeal....