low power
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From: Hanover PA
low power
traded 03 targa a4 for 00 convert m6. 00 seems much less power than 03. Even in competition mode it will barrely squeek tires on power take off and a slight chirp shifting into 2nd at 5k rpm. no codes in dic. i need help if i encounter a nasty honda 4 cly!!!! car has 26k miles and is stock.(3.42 rears)
Last edited by barblarry93; Jun 10, 2011 at 09:44 AM.
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From: Rockledge FL
take it to a dyno and find out for sure. the 03 should have a little more power at the crank because of the intake and cam differences but going from an auto to a manual should more than make up for it in rwhp.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Like mentioned too many factors involved in trying to figure out why it may be down on power--
The usual suspects are---
clogged fuel filter
dirty air filter
over oiled CAI ( MAF wires are fouled)
ECM has switched over to the "low Octane" timing table
The Low oct table has about 1/2 the timing of the high table--The ECM counts occurances of knock--when it reaches a certain level it drops to the low table to prevent engine damage--
A bad tank of gas can cause this --To re-set the ECM back to the Hi-table you must empty out the tank and fill it wil at least 10 gallons of fuel--re-sets it back to high---
The usual suspects are---
clogged fuel filter
dirty air filter
over oiled CAI ( MAF wires are fouled)
ECM has switched over to the "low Octane" timing table
The Low oct table has about 1/2 the timing of the high table--The ECM counts occurances of knock--when it reaches a certain level it drops to the low table to prevent engine damage--
A bad tank of gas can cause this --To re-set the ECM back to the Hi-table you must empty out the tank and fill it wil at least 10 gallons of fuel--re-sets it back to high---
