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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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My car has no power! I runs good, just not alot of power. Do you think it could be the catalytic converter, or some plugs?
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 09:16 PM
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My car has no power! I runs good, just not alot of power. Do you think it could be the catalytic converter, or some plugs?
As compared to what??

Generic questions aren't going to get you any answers that mean anything. What are you basing this on? Another car? No power compared to when you got it or what?? Any mods? Was it always gutless?

Like going to the doctor and telling the doctor you're tired. And the doctor stares back at you with a look like she's waiting for more; then finally having to ask "Annnnnnnnnddd.........??"
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Far East
My car has no power! I runs good, just not alot of power. Do you think it could be the catalytic converter, or some plugs?
did you take english lessons from tonto?


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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Far East
My car has no power! I runs good, just not alot of power. Do you think it could be the catalytic converter, or some plugs?

We need more details, OP. You're not going to get a helpful answer with such a vague question. And sure, a bad CAT or faulty plugs can cause you to loose power.. Is it throwing any codes?
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 06:22 AM
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Get rid of the hatch. It weighs a lot
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
did you take english lessons from tonto?




I love how Tonto has combed hair.. lol
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 04:31 PM
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It's a 350z with 306 hp, to put it into lameman terms, it's feels like it's only putting out like 100hp. A dam stock civic is putting out more horse power than my z. When I take off in first gear I put the petal to the floor and I can't even burn rubber
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 05:33 PM
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Hello Lameman:
Clogged cats should throw a code.

306hp = HR. Check your air filters.
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by iideadeyeii
Get rid of the hatch. It weighs a lot
get rid of the hatch?
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Far East
It's a 350z with 306 hp, to put it into lameman terms, it's feels like it's only putting out like 100hp. A dam stock civic is putting out more horse power than my z. When I take off in first gear I put the petal to the floor and I can't even burn rubber
well then sell it and get a civic. you have literally given us nothing to work with. lets start with the basics

-year
-miles
-mods
-when did it start
-was something changed right before it started
-how long have you had it
-have you done preventative maintenance to it

come one noob, be a man and get out there and get your hands dirty. nobody will be able to diagnose a car from behind a monitor and keyboard, if you dont know what you are doing then take it to nissan for a proper diagnosis
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Far East
It's a 350z with 306 hp, to put it into lameman terms, it's feels like it's only putting out like 100hp. A dam stock civic is putting out more horse power than my z. When I take off in first gear I put the petal to the floor and I can't even burn rubber


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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:42 AM
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I asked if your Check Engine Light(CEL) was on..?
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get rid of the hatch?
And the hood. There's like 130lbs taken off. Also, it's easier to burn rubber without a passenger seat and a battery(start the car and remove battery to save more weight) I'd also remove sway bars, strut bar, windshield washer fluid, wipers, front/rear bumpers and the rear calipers/rotors

Then your 100hp 350z will be as light as the civic and you can burn all the rubber you want
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Far East
It's a 350z with 306 hp, to put it into lameman terms, it's feels like it's only putting out like 100hp. A dam stock civic is putting out more horse power than my z. When I take off in first gear I put the petal to the floor and I can't even burn rubber
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:28 AM
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You obviously need a new car. The Z is too weaksause for ya bro.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 10:48 AM
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Assuming you're not just trolling the board, you should probably get one of these...


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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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^ I had one of those. It was Bigfoot. It was awesome.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:28 PM
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I wanted the Bigfoot, but all I got was a Stomper 4X4. And then someone stole it.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:55 PM
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I promised Mic that if I couldn't say anything nice than I couldn't say anything at all...

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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zakmartin
I wanted the Bigfoot, but all I got was a Stomper 4X4. And then someone stole it.
Wasn't that one just a matchbox car though, you couldn't really drive it..?
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