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03 evo sputtering higher rpms

Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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You need to list all mods when you ask questions like that.
Are injectors properly scaled? Who tuned the car?
It can be a faulty front O2 sensor, which will lead to maxed out fuel trims and possibly rich misfire as someone mentioned.

Depending on mods your plug heat range and gap may be wrong (too warm and too wide) and this may cause a misfire as well.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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fp green pte 680cc injectors,megan manifold,megan 02,ngk 7 heat range 2 dollar plugs gapped at .26 .i already replaced both fron and rear 02sensors,car was flashed by the shop and the injectors were scaled
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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some people say it can be the fpr,bad injector,or bad cas
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Im having the same issue.. I got code PO172 and PO300, it sputters at 5k also.. Started happening after i had my clutch installed.. One thing for me is that my fp whines VERY loudly.. Ill have to do a fuel pressure test, or boost leak etc...
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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You may have a boost leak. Check that.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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evil evo are you getting bas gad mileage?
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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evil evo are you getting bas gad mileage?
yes..Ill be bringing the car to TTP-E soon when i have free time. Once they figure out the issue, i will keep you guys informed
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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ok keep me posted tomm im bring my car to my friends shop i dont think i have a bad fuel pump i upgraded to a 255 walbro last year but who know i just wanna get a fuel pressure test
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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i dont think its a bad cam sensor
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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mine does the same but i swear it was bad gas..everytime i put in better gas it starts running good again..
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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i dont think its bad gas maybe a bad fpr,fuel pump.or injector
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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After a battery change? That could be the problem. If something arced or grounded it may affect the tune.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by afmafia
ok keep me posted tomm im bring my car to my friends shop i dont think i have a bad fuel pump i upgraded to a 255 walbro last year but who know i just wanna get a fuel pressure test
Keep me posted!



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After a battery change? That could be the problem. If something arced or grounded it may affect the tune.
battery change wouldnt have anything to do with the car sputtering.. Im leaning towards a bad fuel pump in mine or a bad front o2 sensor..We'll see
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by afmafia
fp green pte 680cc injectors,megan manifold,megan 02,ngk 7 heat range 2 dollar plugs gapped at .26 .i already replaced both fron and rear 02sensors,car was flashed by the shop and the injectors were scaled
Take the car back to the shop.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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it may be a fp well know tomm
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