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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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So i have an '03 with 95k on it, still runs great, but where are some point i need to look at to restore power? Have a new K&N, getting a 5/16 spacer and a pop charger soon, while i have evrything apart I am going to hand clean the Throttle body, install a oil catch, new plugs and clean the upper and lower plenum assembly. Any other things i should look at?
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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you should look into buying some turbonators to restore your power!!!!
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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add a can of BG 44k to your gas and it'll help clean out your injectors.
do the seafoam to the intake and it'll clean the intake plenum and valves.
You should notice a smoother idle and acceleration after doing these two treatments on a high mileage engine.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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I have done seafoam before, I figured since i have the plenum apart might as well clean it. Def look into the BG 44k
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I think you are on the right track. This past weekend i cleaned my throttle body with Deep Creep (Seafoam) and it makes the car idle SO smooth right now. Im ready to tackle spark plugs next myself.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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I gave up on that DG 44k, cant find anyone who carries it here. So I got some lucas quick tune and will try that.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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run a can of MOA in your next oil change, and a can of 44K on your next fill up.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Restore the horsepower? Where did it go?
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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ran away, needed to be free. Iz out in asz chopter looking for mahz horsez.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Paintballislife
ran away, needed to be free. Iz out in asz chopter looking for mahz horsez.
LOL. I am against taking apart and cleaning anything that is working properly.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Oil change + 10hp.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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what is this sea foam that you speak of and how do you use it
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