V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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does any body have an idea why my 03 accelerates faster at 3/4 throttle than full throttle. It has no mods and is an auto. I'm not saying that its running wrong but when you lay the pedal all the way down it feel kinda like its not gettin enough air or fuel.

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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Clean your injectors
Old May 20, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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ill give it a try thanks
Old May 20, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Shouldn't do that at all, should accellerate the harder you push in on the throttle. Injector cleaner wouldn't hurt though.
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:57 AM
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I was wondering guys If injector cleaning can be done by myself. I wasnt thinking about pouring the bottle into the tank but is it possible to pressure clean them to get all the build up out??
Old May 21, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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Well a good quick and mostly effective way to clean the injectors would be to use a product called Seafoam. It's literally one of those "miracle in a can" type products... but it's a no bullshiit product that actually works.
Old May 21, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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i use chevron techron fuel cleaner ,i buyit at the local auto parts store, it cleans your entire fuel system instead of just cleaning the injectors. its good stuff .
Old May 21, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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i never have injectors on long enough to have them needing to be cleaned.
Old May 21, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Well that's what happens when you're under your hood every other weekend.
Old May 21, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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1999-2004 mustangs have a WOT tune which basiclly increses shift firmness makes the car run leaner and alter the timing curve, From what I am hearing it sounds like here is something wrong with your ECU you may have a dealership in town that you could take it to and they could flash it, some will, some won't, that may fix the problem.



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