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86 gt....not reaching full power/rpm

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Old 06-22-2009, 05:04 PM
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Default 86 gt....not reaching full power/rpm

my gt was backfiring and bearly reving ....
i changed the upper plenum and lower intake manifold gaskets now it dosent backfire but it will not reach full rpm and sucks at holding a idle i played with the timing and the most its done is cure the backfire

the most rpms im getting is aroung 4000-4500....have not drivin it becuse it wont rev or hold a good idle i had it holding the iodle for a while but still wouldnt rev im lost can any one help?

has new plugs and fuel filter
new rotor
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Old 06-23-2009, 02:17 AM
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Old 06-23-2009, 11:41 AM
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Default Fuel?

Did you check fuel pressure?
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