89 TBI 4.3 Delayed acceleration
jiimi62
06-29-2008, 12:16 PM
I have an 89 4.3 4x4 TBI s10. Recently I have noticed that when I accelerate hard she boggs down real low for a second. Almost like there is a delay then takes off just fine and accelerates great. This is only under hard WOT acceleration like trying to merge into traffic. It was running great before I noticed this. I do not get a check engine light nor does it show any codes.
I have recently put on a TBI spacer (didn't notice any prob until after I put on the spacer but it wasn't like as soon as I put it on that I noticed the problem. I have just noticed the problem since installing.) I also have a K&N open air element. It seems to run better cold, or after it has been sitting for a few. Is it just sucking up hot air from the engine and not getting enough air? Should I find a factory air box (it came with the K&N OAE)? Should I take off the TBI spacer (haven't noticed much gains so it wouldn't bother me)? I had a vacuum leak and drove it around running rich for a about a month before I found it. I changed out the O2 after but maybe it fouled my plugs? they are only 6 mo old. Any Ideas? thanks
I have recently put on a TBI spacer (didn't notice any prob until after I put on the spacer but it wasn't like as soon as I put it on that I noticed the problem. I have just noticed the problem since installing.) I also have a K&N open air element. It seems to run better cold, or after it has been sitting for a few. Is it just sucking up hot air from the engine and not getting enough air? Should I find a factory air box (it came with the K&N OAE)? Should I take off the TBI spacer (haven't noticed much gains so it wouldn't bother me)? I had a vacuum leak and drove it around running rich for a about a month before I found it. I changed out the O2 after but maybe it fouled my plugs? they are only 6 mo old. Any Ideas? thanks
MT-2500
06-30-2008, 07:32 AM
A good tune up may help.
Go over secandary ign and fuel pressure and fuel filter.
Check exahust system for restriction.
Give us your engine vacuum reading at idle and at 2 K rpm.
How is that fuel pressure?
Good AC- Delco plugs?
Base ign timing good?
Go over secandary ign and fuel pressure and fuel filter.
Check exahust system for restriction.
Give us your engine vacuum reading at idle and at 2 K rpm.
How is that fuel pressure?
Good AC- Delco plugs?
Base ign timing good?
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