My SR SUCKS!!!

[boosted-two40]

So ever since I got my auto SR20DE running, I can tell its not up to spec. sometimes when i start it when the engine is cold it acts like it doesnt want to start right away, it takes a couple cranks. It gets terrible gas mileage, it lags when i step on the accelerator, and it smells like its running way rich, and it sounds quick but has very little power, but it doesnt smoke. So I changed the Spark plugs, fuel pump, fuel filter, and none of these helped the problem. somebody please help!.. im getting frustrated, and about to sell it.

[FutureDrft*732]

have checked to see if your cat. is clogged? if it smells funky but doesnt smoke and is all groggy i would check exhaust. if not that try to clean air filter

[boosted-two40]

I'll check the cat, by the way it has a brand new airfilter element

[boosted-two40]

and how would a bad cat cause the engine to start like it does?

[Kn1ves]

engine compression?

[95Kouki]

did u happen to check your timing yo? 15 deg btdc w/idle between 800-1k RPM...also...vac leaks?

[95Kouki]

did u happen to check your timing yo? 15 deg btdc w/idle between 800-1k RPM...also...vac leaks?

[boosted-two40]

Is there a way to check the timing without getting a light??

[nrg]

no. there isnt. sounds like your timing is way off.

[Enjin]

I was thinking timing as well. you can usually rent a timing light from an autozone type place.

[kuramaya]

Run 19* of timing and 93 Octane...

[boosted-two40]

adjusting the Timing did nothing, except help it run a little smoother. The past few times ive started the car, it takes like 15 cranks before it runs, the car still feels like it has 25 horsepower

[trsilvias13]

sounds like it runs retarted.. timing that is.

[slider2828]

Go get a compression test, then check for vacuum leaks, then check your batter voltage. Then maybe get a device to check your A/F. I know I use my A/F to diagnose almost everything and it works. And finally have a friend who knows a lot about cars, check it over.....