So my '87 non-turbo loses power if I try and do a left handed doughnut, burnout, or if I take a left handed turn really sharp. I filled up to make sure I wasn't just low on petrol, but it still does it. I've searched and read that it could be my fuel sock, but how *exactly* does that work, if I've got a full tank and the sock is always submerged? I also read with some searching, that, if could be inadequate baffling in the tank...but that still doesn't make sense with a full tank of gas.

I've pulled out the fuel filter assembly and looked at the sock. While it doesn't look new, it doesn't look absolutely filthy. It's an alleged $15.00 expense, which I will do most likely this next pay-day, but I want thoughts from you guys about what else could be the problem. It's starting to **** me off, and I was going to be looking into Autocrossing this car fairly soon. But, if I can't take a sharp left turn without the motor cutting off, then that kinda puts a snag in my times, huh?

Discuss.

 

Over time the materials break down and it's able to suck part of the sock right up against the pump inlet, making it suck through a much smaller area of screen, reducing flow, cutting power. Just trust me, it's the sock, it fits the description.

 

Black91 is correct. My n/a almost died on left turns when I first got it. It was among the first repairs I made to the car. Fixed it with a new sock.