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Help !!!! 98svt power loss, and pinging #66930 07/23/02 07:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 73 Paterson,nj,usa M mighty_marv OP Member
OP mighty_marv Member M Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 73 Paterson,nj,usa	My svt is running like crap lately, i noticed pinging (like from bad gas)but i use high octane, and with the power loss, theres no boost at 3-4k rpm.. Not sure if theres secondary(butterfly) a clog, throttle body sticking, or what.. please help asap with any ideas... www.backitupcarclub.com Paterson, NJ

Re: Help !!!! 98svt power loss, and pinging #66931 07/23/02 07:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,537 Yonkers, NY, USA R RoadRunner Member
RoadRunner Member R Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,537 Yonkers, NY, USA	You didn't say how many miles you have but from the symptoms, I would say your Cat is clogged. Pete... 98.5 SE Sport Duratec ATX (P66L) Black Clearcoat on Greystone DOB 11/21/1997 DOP 12/25/1997 PIAA 510 Super White Driving Lights SVT CAT-BACK EXHAUST (No Resonator) DiabloSport Chip (LPQ4) - Engineered To Raise Hell Too many other mods to list... Sounds sweet, runs quick... Crazy Horse Dyno @ 121.4 WHP/129.6 TQ

Re: Help !!!! 98svt power loss, and pinging #66932 07/23/02 08:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 73 Paterson,nj,usa M mighty_marv OP Member
OP mighty_marv Member M Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 73 Paterson,nj,usa	Forgot to mention, 71k miles, new (refurb) motor, new tranny, month old grizzly, modified throttle body, kkm intake.., just changed spark plugs.., and gas filter... Headers are in the mail... www.backitupcarclub.com Paterson, NJ

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