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11/10/2007, 12:47AM
Engine lacks power + poor fuel econ

Can anyone tell me how I would know if my engine is running rich?  I seem to be getting below-average fuel economy out of my D16Z6.  Also, acceleration is not consistent and the car sometimes lacks uphill power.  Very rarely, it seems to misfire.  I did a full tuneup not long ago, replaced the clutch/master/slave, and ran a bottle of fuel injector cleaner.  I installed headers recently, but with a stock front pipe and cat.  The O2 sensor looks new.

One idea I've been toying with is that the timing is off.  Now I'm also wondering if I need a fuel injector or perhaps a new ECU.

11/10/2007, 2:53AM

check map sensor and temp control sensor

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11/10/2007, 11:36AM

What do you mean by "full tune up?"  Plugs, wires, ALL filters?  If so, yeah, then check the MAP and TCS.

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11/11/2007, 5:01PM

Also check TPS as well as the 02 sensor, just 'cause it looks new, doesn't mean it's working properly.

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