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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Evo losing power

i noticed that my EVO is losing power, i only have a K&N drop-in, an JIC catback, and ground cables. I am also getting crappy gas milage. Could anyone help me out on this.thanks
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Combination of living in California with winter gas will do it.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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could be the filter, do you have a boost gauge installed?
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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winter gas?
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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check your sparks, that they have life in them and they are not black due to extra fuel...
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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what's your boost level????

I had a boost solenoid fail on me early in the life of my evo. That killed the power big-time.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ultraflip
winter gas?
yes, there is a difference in gas during seasons.

they change the oxygenations of the mixtures
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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dont have a boost gauge, gonna buy one this week, also i havent checked the spark plugs, gonna do that today, but in case i have to change the spark plugs which heat range should i get?
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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i have a autometer lunar boost gauge you can buy for $40 (since we can just meet up)


heres a link of what it looks like
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pso/i...ducts/4103.jpg

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