Got a Problem, HELP!!!

Umoplata · 12-31-2001, 06:15 PM

Hey guys, i have been in the process of moving so i have been without power since the 12th. While i had this downtime i put an ACT sensor on my 86 GT and also put on the K&N Filtercharger set up, if you remember my car was cutting out and acting up so i was told to replace the ACT,

I have put on new plugs, wires, coil, ACT sensor, K&N Filtercharger and my car when accelerating still at times feels like it hits a wall, i hit the gas and it accelerates but feels like it is blocked and then it clears up and i can feel it pick up speed.
What could this be? I am so frustrated now, a woman backed into my Stang at the local Wal-Mart she hit my rear drivers side, but my car was acting like this before that happened.

I have been thinking about purchasing a new computer for my car and the local Ford dealer says it will run me $215 or so and swap them out. I need some advice, my budget is next to nothing i am selling stuff just to get what i have. Could it be a bad computer?

93CobraR · 12-31-2001, 06:23 PM

Have you replaced the Fuel Filter lately?

Umoplata · 01-01-2002, 06:15 PM

Yes i changed the fuel filter also, sorry i forgot to put it in my last thread. Any thoughts?

NewAge 5.0 · 01-02-2002, 12:20 AM

might be 02 sensors? might be the BAP(map depending on maf or SD) might be Air Temp Sensor, could be alot of things alot of cars i have riden in have a "powerband feel" like its slugish for a moment then turns on so to speak.. is the car still speed density or maf?

Umoplata · 01-02-2002, 01:41 PM

My car is still Speed Density, i am gonna switch to mass air after i get my headers and pipe, then after the conversion i am definatley going to purchase the HolleySysteMax Package.

I drove my car yesterday and it did'nt act up any, but it was a quick run to the store and back.

How much would an Air Temp Sensor run me?

NewAge 5.0 · 01-02-2002, 01:51 PM

maybe around 50 bucks.. or so try this run a whole bottle of Octane boost w/ about 7 gallons of gas I use the one with dale Jr on the bottle.. see if that helps it, or try injector cleaner. mix it real strong you wont hurt anything..

Godslayer · 01-02-2002, 02:05 PM

Have you checked the computer for codes?

Umoplata · 01-02-2002, 02:22 PM

Ok i will pump some Premium(93) gas into her and pour a bottle of booster in it. What about some injector cleaner at the same time or should i do it seperate?

No i have not put the Stang on a scanner, i guess that would help. I have to run to work now and i will check back in the morning. Thanx

12-31-2001, 06:15 PM	#1
Umoplata Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 30	Got a Problem, HELP!!! Hey guys, i have been in the process of moving so i have been without power since the 12th. While i had this downtime i put an ACT sensor on my 86 GT and also put on the K&N Filtercharger set up, if you remember my car was cutting out and acting up so i was told to replace the ACT, I have put on new plugs, wires, coil, ACT sensor, K&N Filtercharger and my car when accelerating still at times feels like it hits a wall, i hit the gas and it accelerates but feels like it is blocked and then it clears up and i can feel it pick up speed. What could this be? I am so frustrated now, a woman backed into my Stang at the local Wal-Mart she hit my rear drivers side, but my car was acting like this before that happened. I have been thinking about purchasing a new computer for my car and the local Ford dealer says it will run me $215 or so and swap them out. I need some advice, my budget is next to nothing i am selling stuff just to get what i have. Could it be a bad computer? __________________ "Viva para lutar, lute para viver"

12-31-2001, 06:23 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Have you replaced the Fuel Filter lately? __________________ 87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 71 Nova SS 350, 4 spd. 4.11s, ect..... Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

01-01-2002, 06:15 PM	#3
Umoplata Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 30	Yes i changed the fuel filter also, sorry i forgot to put it in my last thread. Any thoughts? __________________ "Viva para lutar, lute para viver"

01-02-2002, 12:20 AM	#4
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	might be 02 sensors? might be the BAP(map depending on maf or SD) might be Air Temp Sensor, could be alot of things alot of cars i have riden in have a "powerband feel" like its slugish for a moment then turns on so to speak.. is the car still speed density or maf? __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

01-02-2002, 01:41 PM	#5
Umoplata Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 30	My car is still Speed Density, i am gonna switch to mass air after i get my headers and pipe, then after the conversion i am definatley going to purchase the HolleySysteMax Package. I drove my car yesterday and it did'nt act up any, but it was a quick run to the store and back. How much would an Air Temp Sensor run me? __________________ "Viva para lutar, lute para viver"

01-02-2002, 01:51 PM	#6
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	maybe around 50 bucks.. or so try this run a whole bottle of Octane boost w/ about 7 gallons of gas I use the one with dale Jr on the bottle.. see if that helps it, or try injector cleaner. mix it real strong you wont hurt anything.. __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

01-02-2002, 02:05 PM	#7
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	... Have you checked the computer for codes? __________________ Negative Mustang @ present time.

01-02-2002, 02:22 PM	#8
Umoplata Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 30	Ok i will pump some Premium(93) gas into her and pour a bottle of booster in it. What about some injector cleaner at the same time or should i do it seperate? No i have not put the Stang on a scanner, i guess that would help. I have to run to work now and i will check back in the morning. Thanx __________________ "Viva para lutar, lute para viver"

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