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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Need help in diagnosing loss of power

when i am on it hard when i get around 60-70 the car bogs down, like its trying to limit me. i noticed a lil arrow on my speedo too. is this some sort of govener and can i take it off? if so tell me how
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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bump i need to know this kinda the rotary shop is closed so im kinda outta luck for tonight
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Change your fuel filter.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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Speed limiter, no, not on the carbed engines. FCs have fuel cut, I don't know if the SEs do or not.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Yes, SEs have a speed limiter. It's called front-end lift
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Well, there's another plus for the carbed engines then, Mine didn't start lifting until after 105 mph. Good one Manntis.
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