5.0 won't rev past 3000??????

StangDan · 06-30-2001, 12:36 PM

I have an intermittent problem that is sometimes when I lay on the gas my car feels like it is 5000 pounds heavier and it won't rev any higher that 3000 rpms. If you push the clutch in and romp it, it revs to 3000 then the tach drops off and the car makes a ticking noise. To stop this problem I just shut off the car then start it ten seconds later and my engine is back to normal, someone suggested that the ignition module is toasted but I have no clue, please help! Thanks

93CobraR · 06-30-2001, 05:39 PM

Possibably a clogged catilytic converter?

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LincoConti87 · 07-01-2001, 03:56 PM

I'm thinking maybe module or something to due with engine firing...catalytic converter couldn't be that bad I don't think...might wanna check other ignition parts to see if coil or somethin in distrib is cracked or vacuum crack or somethin

joe4speed · 07-02-2001, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by 93CobraR:
Possibably a clogged catilytic converter?

That's what I was thinkin... see if there is good pressure coming out of your tailpipes. Just a suggestion! Good luck!

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PKRWUD · 07-02-2001, 12:24 AM

Got a vacuum gauge?

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06-30-2001, 12:36 PM	#1
StangDan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lincoln/RI/USA Posts: 22	5.0 won't rev past 3000?????? I have an intermittent problem that is sometimes when I lay on the gas my car feels like it is 5000 pounds heavier and it won't rev any higher that 3000 rpms. If you push the clutch in and romp it, it revs to 3000 then the tach drops off and the car makes a ticking noise. To stop this problem I just shut off the car then start it ten seconds later and my engine is back to normal, someone suggested that the ignition module is toasted but I have no clue, please help! Thanks

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06-30-2001, 05:39 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Possibably a clogged catilytic converter? ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031, Edelbrock intake, long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

07-01-2001, 03:56 PM	#3
LincoConti87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tallahassee,Florida,USA Posts: 188	I'm thinking maybe module or something to due with engine firing...catalytic converter couldn't be that bad I don't think...might wanna check other ignition parts to see if coil or somethin in distrib is cracked or vacuum crack or somethin

07-02-2001, 12:24 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Got a vacuum gauge? ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!