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1.8 JH swap....bit more power...still sucks



What Dan said, adding
-verify all vacuum lines are installed correctly and in good condition!

--- Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> Straying fairly far away from factory settings generally will net you less
> power, not more.
> It sounds to me like something fundamental is not right.
> I'd go back and reverify:
> cam timing
> igntion timing
> make sure ignition vacuum and mechanical advance are working correctly
> make sure the throttle opens all the way with the pedal bottomed and that
> the WOT switch is actuating (if you have one)
> verify fuel pump delivery
> verify all the injectors are delivering the same amount of fuel and their
> spray pattern is good
> lastly, check your cat is not plugged (if you have one)


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