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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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hey, i have having some acceleration problems, my car just doesnt have much umphh untill it hits 30 - 40. any reasons why it would be doing this and what i can do to fix it ? <IMG src=smileys/smiley19.gif border="0">
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:04 AM
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try a tune up and check your timing
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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check fuel pressure also
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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i just put in a new fuel pump.
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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did you change the filter.
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:21 AM
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yeah
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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tune up and timing would be next
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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i am starting to think its the plugs n wires. are there any plugs and wires that perform better than others ?
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:32 AM
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bunbches and bunches. i would stick with the stock replacement plugs and go with some accel 8.8 wires. or the ford motorsport wires are also a good choice.




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