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car is sluggish, where to start?

Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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ok so my car feels slow. not as powerfull or fast as it could be. ive been in a few 5.0 fox bodys and thier beasts! even in stock form. where do i start, what are some of the things i should check first. i think it goes beyond timing, or spark etc. maybe more internal.

are there any good books for engine building specifically for the 5.0 motor?
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Start with a full basic tune up and go from there.
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Tune up, exhaust leaks, plugs, wires, compression test, and electrical shorts. Should keep you busy for a while.
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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yea what they said, also try seafoam, i have 150 k and it did wonders for my car, it deff picked up


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