escort wagon 93 not enough power

[mima]

I own an '93 Ford Escort Lx Wagon. It has an 1.9 engine with 88hp but it runs like 50hp or less. It seems it has not enough power. I feel this lack of power especially when climbing. The cluch is ok. The oil level is ok.
what can I do?

[zx2srdotnet]

intake, header, exaust, and basicly maintenance

or a egt swap lol

[Jet-Lee]

check ur plugs, wires, and distributor, fuel system too....hell 88hp may just feel like 50

[Arnoldtheskier]

I have the same car.Here's what to do.Keep it well maintained..PUT an ok stereo in it..enjoy the tunes..baby it..if you're facing serious snow,headwind AND/OR a HILLLLL...relax..ease up on the gas..settle for 45/50 mph in the RIGHT lane..even steeper hills on secondary highways..again..relax..take it out of o/d gear down..ENJOY the fact that it is pretty stable,has ok heat,good defrost.wipers,starts easy in -35C nights..in a howling windy,snowy parking lot near one of the great lakes..AS LOTS of newer vehicles GET TOWED!Holds LOTS of skis/gears..AND a winter sleeping bag 'case it conks out MIDDLE of nowhere.Easy to fix,cheap on parts..oh YEAH..45mpg Cdn.on the hwy.Sometimes mine is happy at 70 mph..other times..ERRrrr..45/50.You want more power?Buy a 97 or newer(120 horse)...Flogging an 88 horsepower wagon..is a recipe for engine,transmission trouble..the car won't be happy..neither will you..

[jeffescortlx]

A Lazy O2 sensor can kill power, I also have heard of the crank pully "crank trigger " sensor section slipping and retarding the timing, that will also kill power.

[Berek]

After you liston to Jeff and follow his lead to fix base problem,remove the air silencer(restritor)under the filter case.Made noticeable difference for me.if nothing else it sounds better and you can claim that you are watching your milage with the bigger motor,just keep hood shut.Realy restrictor removal does help.Just a basic thing