Have torque but no HP

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POSz32
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Joined: Sun May 12, 2013 3:13 pm
Car: 1990 300zx

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Hey guys got another issue with my z its a 90 na 5spd. And just today my car has no horsepower. It has plenty of torque though i can break the tires loose easy as hell. Just when im out of first gear its sluggish. Takes for ever to get to 80mph. I have new MAF, coolant temp sensor, fuel pump, fuel filter, plugs, did timing belt like 2 weeks ago, pop charger last week, full exhaust, no cats, and thats all been done within the last month. And new tps. Any help would be appreciated


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NolimitZ32
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Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:07 am
Car: 91 AG2 2+0 TTMT swap/E39 BMW 540i6/E53 4.6is Dinan S3
Location: Houston, TX

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Vacuum Leak or Timing issues, confirm the ignition timing is correct with a timing light and check to make sure the belt hasn't skipped a tooth. also get a vacuum leak test done.

POSz32
Posts: 49
Joined: Sun May 12, 2013 3:13 pm
Car: 1990 300zx

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Ignition timing is dead on havent checked belt yet my underdrive pulley set just came in today i will check the belt than. Its fine in second gear also just like when im on the high way and floor it it dont move for s***.

POSz32
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Joined: Sun May 12, 2013 3:13 pm
Car: 1990 300zx

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Could a dirty air filter do this? I did alot of bondo sanding with the hood open ??

POSz32
Posts: 49
Joined: Sun May 12, 2013 3:13 pm
Car: 1990 300zx

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Re did the timing today still running the same. No vac leaks ive checked several times. I dont know why it has no power

nissanfreak12
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Joined: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:07 pm
Car: 92 300zx 2+2 TT
Location: Denver, CO

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What Nolimit said, also check for codes(sure you already did this). Another thing often overlooked for this type of issue, o2 sensors. put the ECU in mode II.


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