75 mph + or -

Mark McDaniel · 04-12-1999, 09:06 PM

Need to know if there are any suggestions on where to look next. My 87 notchback 2.3/T-5 cuts out at 75 and above. Almost like a fuel starvation thing, as soon as I get under 75 (3000 RPM) it stops. I recently replaced the fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap and rotor. I understand that the cars have had a history of fuel starvation problems, how does one cure it without going to larger lines? Help, help.

Ahren Ciotti · 04-12-1999, 09:47 PM

I also have an 87 LX notchback 2.3, and mine goes well over 75. Mine is a manual, and I have estimated speeds of 110, estimated cuz the speedometer stops at 85(Darn). Sorry I couldn't help, but just thought you might like to know

Mad Horse · 04-12-1999, 10:33 PM

I don't know if fuel starvation is your problem. I would check your fuel pressure and possibly your fuel regulator also. If it is fuel starvation you could fix it by buying a bigger fuel pump like a 110lph or something of the sort. Hope I helped.

PS. I suggest buying a fuel pressure guage if you really think it is fuel problems. I would also try a tune up (cap, rotor, and plugs if you have not done so lately. This can solve many of problems.

04-12-1999, 09:06 PM	#1
Mark McDaniel Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: St. Regis, Montana Posts: 26	75 mph + or - Need to know if there are any suggestions on where to look next. My 87 notchback 2.3/T-5 cuts out at 75 and above. Almost like a fuel starvation thing, as soon as I get under 75 (3000 RPM) it stops. I recently replaced the fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap and rotor. I understand that the cars have had a history of fuel starvation problems, how does one cure it without going to larger lines? Help, help.

04-12-1999, 09:47 PM	#2
Ahren Ciotti Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Hamilton, N J Posts: 20	I also have an 87 LX notchback 2.3, and mine goes well over 75. Mine is a manual, and I have estimated speeds of 110, estimated cuz the speedometer stops at 85(Darn). Sorry I couldn't help, but just thought you might like to know

04-12-1999, 10:33 PM	#3
Mad Horse Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Dayton, OH., United States Posts: 467	I don't know if fuel starvation is your problem. I would check your fuel pressure and possibly your fuel regulator also. If it is fuel starvation you could fix it by buying a bigger fuel pump like a 110lph or something of the sort. Hope I helped. PS. I suggest buying a fuel pressure guage if you really think it is fuel problems. I would also try a tune up (cap, rotor, and plugs if you have not done so lately. This can solve many of problems.