EH, sluggish at low rpm's??

**RBS** · 03-26-2009, 03:17 PM

SOLVED! .. stupid coil thingy

**JITB** · 03-26-2009, 03:20 PM

did u check your spark with a timing light? disty might be giving u the finger..

vaccum leak?

sounds like something basic.

**slostang** · 03-26-2009, 03:26 PM

im gonna say cat. hows it idle?

**RBS** · 03-26-2009, 03:29 PM

im willing to bet its something basic ..

idle? it idles pretty much perfect, stays at a constant 2 when cold.. then 8-900ish rpm when at temp.

if i hold the gas steady at around 2k rpm.. itll fluctuate up and down just a wee bit,about 200 rpms if that matters

**JITB** · 03-26-2009, 03:35 PM

so it only does it when you put a load on the motor?

**Catnip** · 03-26-2009, 03:35 PM

I know, I know!!!

It's a honda.

That's all.

**RBS** · 03-26-2009, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by JITB

so it only does it when you put a load on the motor?

yep, pretty much....

Originally Posted by E36 M3,SRT4,WRX , LS1 fbody,RSX, EP3, MB CLK430s

I know, I know!!!

It's a honda.

That's all.

maybe, but its my only car and id like for it to run optimal so none taken

**Catnip** · 03-26-2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by 1siccEJ2

yep, pretty much....

maybe, but its my only car and id like for it to run optimal so none taken

lol. just messin' with you man.

**JITB** · 03-26-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by 1siccEJ2

yep, pretty much....

maybe, but its my only car and id like for it to run optimal so none taken

crank that timing light..out and check that spark one more time..

**RBS** · 03-26-2009, 04:51 PM

will do, update tonight on what happens..

**RBS** · 03-27-2009, 08:00 AM

updated... timing is good, both ignition and cam timing

**jdmda9** · 03-27-2009, 08:45 AM

my car did the same thing with the old swap. i really just came to a conclusion that i had bad compression and the motor had stopped making power as it used to. but i never knew what was up with that swap. it basically ran like shi.T!!! eventully one day my timing fu.cked up and i had bent my valves! but since you said the timing is good, i think your motor is losing compression. but i may be wrong. gl with getting it fixed!

**RBS** · 03-27-2009, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by jdmda9

my car did the same thing with the old swap. i really just came to a conclusion that i had bad compression and the motor had stopped making power as it used to. but i never knew what was up with that swap. it basically ran like shi.T!!! eventully one day my timing fu.cked up and i had bent my valves! but since you said the timing is good, i think your motor is losing compression. but i may be wrong. gl with getting it fixed!

hrmm... well, i just did a compression test in the rain lol

numbers are 215-215-215-215

my engine sure has been acting strange lately ...

**AnthonyF** · 03-27-2009, 09:13 AM

Hmm...if is good (plugs, fuel, etc...) Change your oil and see what color it is. I'm GUESSING you might have eaten up your bearings.

-Ant.

**schia89** · 03-27-2009, 10:01 AM

No codes showin up, jus like the guy above change ur oil n what kind of gas you use 93?

**im_hung** · 03-27-2009, 08:43 PM

could be bent valve(s)

**yunglaosta** · 03-27-2009, 09:51 PM

checked your dizzy and plug wires?

**AnthonyF** · 03-27-2009, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by mikegsr

could be bent valve(s)

He had the same compression all across. He also would have heard engine noises. You can drive around on chewed up bearings...I know.

-Ant.

**RBS** · 03-27-2009, 11:24 PM

eh, i found the problem...

it was ASSUMINGLY the coil in my dizzy, i changed it with another one i had laying around and the sluggishness is no longer in existance. yay

everyone will be repped for your time and advice

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