ninefourteener
Apr 15 2005, 09:04 AM
So we all know about the drama with my fuel leak. I have no idea how long that was going on.... but it's fixed now, so all the fuel that is SUPPOSED to be getting to the carbs, actually is now... instead of just air being sucked up through my fuel pump.
Plus.... while cleaning up the engine bay, I threw in a new set of Bosch Platinums (my old ones were really crappy looking), and a new cap/rotor.
Again.... not a real big deal.
However, I also removed the rain tray cause It never sees rain, the damn thing didn't work anyway, and I like being able to "see" down through the grill to the engine.
QUESTION: My car is running like a bat out of hell. I mean, its always run really well, but yesterday I took it out for the first time since the work I did.... and left about 30 feet of rubber on the pavement... without really trying that hard.
Is the big difference because I removed the rain tray... and now the engine is feeding on cooler air???? Or did I just really have some crappy-ass spark plugs and a fuel leak in there before?
Joe Bob
Apr 15 2005, 09:06 AM
Running too gud is a sign of something bad to come....
Enjoy it...don't ask, don't tell....
Dr. Roger
Apr 15 2005, 09:15 AM
Well obviously, due to the square of the hypotenuse directly coinciding with the unusually high tides at the Golden Gate, and additionally the rain on the Plains, the foot when applied to the gas pedal leaves rubber on the road.
Cold air intakes help just a little. Plugs make a moderate power difference. Driver makes the biggest difference.
Joe Bob
Apr 15 2005, 09:22 AM
Bald tires, sand, water, oil squiting out on the tires.....acid flash backs?
JoeSharp
Apr 15 2005, 09:40 AM
I'm with Mike and Andy. Don't go outa youn AAA range for a while, or until you are confedent that you finely tuned your motor correctly.
Joe
ninefourteener
Apr 15 2005, 09:58 AM
Man.... this is a tough crowd.
Geesh..... leave it to the 914Club to bring a man down----LMFAO
Gotta love this mentality........ "If your car is running like crap..... that means it's gonna last longer"
Sparky
Apr 15 2005, 10:15 AM
Hmm I know when I give my wife a little extra attention while removing her top she tends to run better.
My best,
Mike D.
Steve Thacker
Apr 15 2005, 10:17 AM
I went to see my shaman and took him a chicken. He makes everything all better.
p914
Apr 15 2005, 11:20 AM
p914
Apr 15 2005, 11:21 AM
Hey Thacker, Those wheels you sold me are still shining and looking great. I get a lot of comments about them.
THANKS AGAIN.