HIGH RPMs cutting out(need help)

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ace_11
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my rb20det is great but at high rpms it feels like it is choking and sputting no really bad but noticable. around 5500 to redline. already replace plugs and still nothing. please fill me in.


Cjmartz2k
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Anywho, coil packs. See the thread on this page about fixing them.

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cdorhout
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Make sure mechanical timing is correct, and yes, read the thread about coil packs and how to keep them from shorting out.

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eh?
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Replace the plugs with what kind? How much boost are you running?

ace_11
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i replaced them with the NGK iridium, stock ones for the rb20. i am running stock boost which is about 7lbs. Thanks for the feedback guys.

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ANVIL
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check out the coilpack thread.

zerothread/353364

coat them with flexane. another guy on here did that with honda bond and it fixed his problem. try it


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