Lack Of Power

1. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #1 2nd December 2006, 22:44

   My car feels a bit sluggish! and tonight discovered that the extra 8bhp in a newer mk2 does matter as Richie2104 pulled away! (was on private! and am not lying! )
   But my car just doesnt seem to rev freely at all! any ideas?
2. smartgavin Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Pittenweem(Fife) or Glasgow Posts: 529 Saxo 1.1

   #2 2nd December 2006, 22:55

   You're air filter might be blocked, or your fuel system is cloged up. Im sure there are other posibilities but there the only ones I can think of right now.
3. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #3 2nd December 2006, 22:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by smartgavin You're air filter might be blocked, or your fuel system is cloged up. Im sure there are other posibilities but there the only ones I can think of right now.

   should i try putting some engine adicitives through it?
4. smartgavin Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Pittenweem(Fife) or Glasgow Posts: 529 Saxo 1.1

   #4 2nd December 2006, 22:59

   For the air filter it'd be easiest to replace it either with a new standard one or with an aftermarket panel filter. Unless youve already done that or have an induction kit, in which case give the filter a wash. For the fuel system a bottle of those aditives that says it cleans it should help.
5. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #5 2nd December 2006, 23:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by smartgavin For the air filter it'd be easiest to replace it either with a new standard one or with an aftermarket panel filter. Unless youve already done that or have an induction kit, in which case give the filter a wash. For the fuel system a bottle of those aditives that says it cleans it should help.

   cheers, think al get it serviced aswel not due for 3k miles but so.... get some aditives tomorrow and try cleaning the filter which is in... just seems so flat at the moment....
6. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #6 2nd December 2006, 23:09

   give it a service, make sure you change the fuel filter especially.
7. dumper Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 notts United Kingdom (England) Posts: 236 vtr turbo escort cossie evo 6

   #7 2nd December 2006, 23:11

   i had trouble with the coil pack hope this helps?!
8. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #8 2nd December 2006, 23:15

   does over heating give a lack in power? if gauge goes over half way?
9. smartgavin Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Pittenweem(Fife) or Glasgow Posts: 529 Saxo 1.1

   #9 2nd December 2006, 23:19

   Not so youd notice unless it was for a prolonged period of time, anyway theres the cooling fan to deal with that.
10. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #10 4th December 2006, 22:14

    bought some engine additives today will keep you posted on my findings!