car runs like a bucket

shadow98gt · June 6th, 2007, 10:08 AM

I have a 98 gt and i just did a PI intake swap along with march pullies, msd coil packs, and 8mm wires. I started my car up the next morning like im suppose to and it started up quick but it sounded choppy and it would pop on occasion so i just let it idle for a few mins and then i did a test run. It feels like there is a lawnmower engine in my car it back fires and has no power. any suggestions or should i just take it to a ford mechanic or what?

Casper98GT · June 6th, 2007, 10:41 AM

Well i wouldnt drive it thats for sure. When doing something like the PI intake swap you CANT do other mods right off like you did because you leave no room for error.

You may have put the coil packs on wrong. If its popping and such and backfiring. You should have left everytihng along until it ran fine with the new intake.

But first check firing order. I dont know about msd but youre stockers will have the wire number on the pack. If not i can tell you what wire goes where i drove my mustang to work today.

So check that first. Also make sure you are getting spark down to the plugs. Make sure they are pushed down all the way.

Check all that first and get back to me. PM me if you would like.

G.T. Rags · June 6th, 2007, 11:25 AM

Wow, once again I'm thankful for this site because I was pretty much gonna do what he just did in two weeks.

Casper98GT · June 6th, 2007, 11:41 AM

Well i dont like to mod more than one thing at a time. Because if something does go wrong...you cant tell what it is.

DrHolliday · June 6th, 2007, 02:42 PM

I'm with casper on this one. Check coil packs and make sure the wires are run to the right plugs.

shadow98gt · June 6th, 2007, 09:56 PM

yea i just mixed up two wires and now it purrs and so far no leaks and i havent quite punched it yet but i did test drive it some and everything checks out. and i learned my lessons only do one thing at a time... thanks casper for the advice

June 6th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#1
shadow98gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scotia , NY Posts: 212 iTrader: 1 reviews	car runs like a bucket I have a 98 gt and i just did a PI intake swap along with march pullies, msd coil packs, and 8mm wires. I started my car up the next morning like im suppose to and it started up quick but it sounded choppy and it would pop on occasion so i just let it idle for a few mins and then i did a test run. It feels like there is a lawnmower engine in my car it back fires and has no power. any suggestions or should i just take it to a ford mechanic or what? __________________ Quit smilin your drivin a camaro!! Mods: Currently going through a sex-change. Going in Michael jackson coming out Kimbo Slice!! MM Cobra Member # 87

June 6th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#2
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,393 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i wouldnt drive it thats for sure. When doing something like the PI intake swap you CANT do other mods right off like you did because you leave no room for error. You may have put the coil packs on wrong. If its popping and such and backfiring. You should have left everytihng along until it ran fine with the new intake. But first check firing order. I dont know about msd but youre stockers will have the wire number on the pack. If not i can tell you what wire goes where i drove my mustang to work today. So check that first. Also make sure you are getting spark down to the plugs. Make sure they are pushed down all the way. Check all that first and get back to me. PM me if you would like. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

June 6th, 2007, 11:41 AM	#4
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,393 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i dont like to mod more than one thing at a time. Because if something does go wrong...you cant tell what it is. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

June 6th, 2007, 02:42 PM	#5
DrHolliday Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Port, NC Posts: 717 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm with casper on this one. Check coil packs and make sure the wires are run to the right plugs. __________________ Mustangless atm 2006 2500 HD Diesel. Built allison trans and other goodies

June 6th, 2007, 09:56 PM	#6
shadow98gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scotia , NY Posts: 212 iTrader: 1 reviews	yea i just mixed up two wires and now it purrs and so far no leaks and i havent quite punched it yet but i did test drive it some and everything checks out. and i learned my lessons only do one thing at a time... thanks casper for the advice __________________ Quit smilin your drivin a camaro!! Mods: Currently going through a sex-change. Going in Michael jackson coming out Kimbo Slice!! MM Cobra Member # 87

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