rough acceleration till about 4k then purrs..

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dirtydee1982
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rough acceleration till about 4k then purrs..

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why does my engine (k8) accelerate rough till 4k then clean up and put out smooth power. ( not missing just accelerates rough and sluggishly)
any ideas would be appreciated. thnx.
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Re: rough acceleration till about 4k then purrs..

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Vris valve #1 malfunction prehaps, also check your plugs
93 mx-3 GS (KLZE w/kl01 cams, XTD stage 3 clutch, Outlaw intake/throttle body spacers, throttle body coolant delete, headers, full 2.5" exhaust w/resonator and 40 series flowmaster, filled engine mounts)
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Re: rough acceleration till about 4k then purrs..

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I would agree with the above statement.

Check wires, cap n rotor as well
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