Originally posted by mikeydo:

The Problem: When hitting the accelerator from a stop, or if driving down the road at low rpms (i have a manual), if i hit the accelerator more than lightly, the car shudders and stumbles until the rpms get up at least above 2500, then it smooths out. Even idling now, if i hit the accelerator there is a noticeable shuddering and slow increase in rpms until they get up in the 2K+ range. From a stop, if I accelerate carefully I can avoid the stumble, but if I need to move quickly, I am helpless. I can also avoid the problem by revving the engine up a bit before dropping the clutch. I don't normally drive fast and with gas prices try to take it even more easy, but this is a problem that will probably shorten the engine life if left as is. It happens in any gear and at any speed if the engine is not at higher rpms. Cruising at 30-35 mph in 4th, if i hit the accel, bucks n stumbles with no acceleration until the rpms go up. The secondaries appear to be working when required, giving a boost at 3500 rpm. The car idles perfectly for a car with 97K on the OD.


Thanks!






You could not have better discribed the problem I am having with my SVT. If you get it fixed please post and let us know! I also do have the Ford Racing wires... so I will check those. I also just gapped and replaced my plugs along with my fuel filter. Our problem with studdering at low RPMs seems to me like an ignition problem and not as much a fuel problem... but I did replace my fuel filter anyways, hoping it would help (which it didn't). I have had this problem for quite a while now. For me it has got to be coil or bad Ford Racing wires. What other aftermarket wires are you guys running? Any recommendations for wires and where can I get them?



Jeff

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