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| klink |
 May 19 2006, 10:26 PM
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Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 78 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Winchester,CA Member No.: 1,927   |
OK I have done some searches but I am not getting it. '73 1.7L totally stock. I have done following......compression check-good, replaced fuel filter, adjusted valves, checked plugs-good, replaced all injectors (that helped a whole bunch), adjusted dwell, adjusted timing, replaced vacuum lines, replaced plug wires, cleaned and tightened all ground wires. This car runs good, it just doesn't have any get up and go. It won't tach out in 4th gear on flat ground. I am thinking maybe MPS? I unplugged it and the engine died. Maybe I am asking too much from 74 HP. I had a '72 1.7L a long time ago but I don't remember it being this much of a dog (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) ......oops I didn't mean that baby. : It will be a six in the not too distant future but I am Auto Crossing it in the AS/S class now so I'm looking for a little more acceleration. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. :
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| rhodyguy |
May 19 2006, 10:38 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
is the throttle cable opening the throttle body fully?
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| klink |
May 19 2006, 10:43 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 78 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Winchester,CA Member No.: 1,927 |
I don't know for sure, but I will check it tomorrow. Thanks.
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 19 2006, 11:08 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
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| klink |
May 19 2006, 11:13 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 78 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Winchester,CA Member No.: 1,927 |
Air cleaner is brand new. I appreciate any suggestions.
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| Andyrew |
May 19 2006, 11:39 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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1.7's will max out at around 110-115mph. IIRC thats near tached out at 4th...
Go a 0-60 run with a friend and a stopwatch. stock is around 10 seconds. |
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| klink |
May 20 2006, 12:22 AM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 78 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Winchester,CA Member No.: 1,927 |
I'll give it a try. It really runs pretty good it just does'nt seem to have enough power. Thanks.
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| Hammy |
May 20 2006, 01:38 AM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 19 2006, 10:39 PM)  1.7's will max out at around 110-115mph. IIRC thats near tached out at 4th... Go a 0-60 run with a friend and a stopwatch. stock is around 10 seconds. 10 seconds? I thought I read it was like 13 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Andyrew |
May 20 2006, 01:55 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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10.5 is what I had in my 2.0... but it was down on power.
Given better tires in todays car and what not... I forgot the actual spec... so what not.. Top speed is 108. 0-60 is 13 seconds. Just checked... Sorry.. I keep forgetting these things were a dog from the factory.. (mine being low 4 second 0-60 low 12's or high 11's 1/4mile, and pegging the speedo in 5th its hard to remember the slow times...) |
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| Hammy |
May 20 2006, 01:58 AM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 20 2006, 12:55 AM) Sorry.. I keep forgetting these things were a dog from the factory.. (mine being low 4 second 0-60 low 12's or high 11's 1/4mile, and pegging the speedo in 5th its hard to remember the slow times...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) it's ok, I forgive you. 4 second 0-60.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) when do I get a ride ? |
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| Andyrew |
May 20 2006, 02:03 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Hammy @ May 20 2006, 12:58 AM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 20 2006, 12:55 AM) Sorry.. I keep forgetting these things were a dog from the factory.. (mine being low 4 second 0-60 low 12's or high 11's 1/4mile, and pegging the speedo in 5th its hard to remember the slow times...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) it's ok, I forgive you. 4 second 0-60.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) when do I get a ride ? Soon grasshopper... once I get the roller bearings in. and the racing suspension back on.. I'll throw on the hoosiers and take you for an "interesting" ride! |
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