only 4000 rpms dire need of help
11-07-06, 02:57 PM
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Only Hits 4000 Rpms Im In Dire Need Of Help
my 1988 rx7 n/a will only hit 4000 rpms and it smells like gas outside the car ive tried every thing i dont know what to do no one near me will work on a rotary and if i can figure out whats wrong with it i can do it myself
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11-07-06, 03:20 PM
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Does it rev up to 4K and then seemingly hit a brick wall? My car did that because the catalytic converters were clogged up. I replaced them and it went away.
Also, it might be the 3,800 rpm hesitation. You can do a search for "3,800 rpm hesitation" and get a lot of results.
Best of luck.
Also, it might be the 3,800 rpm hesitation. You can do a search for "3,800 rpm hesitation" and get a lot of results.
Best of luck.
11-07-06, 03:33 PM
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If it is the RPM hesitation, it's an easy enough fix. Usually the grounds need to be cleaned. Check the 2nd gen FAQ and do a CTRL-F for "hesitation".
It has useful links.
It has useful links.
11-07-06, 07:40 PM
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I too had the catalytic converters clog up and cause my car to not rev above 4,000. I used it as an opportunity to buy a Racing Beat downpipe and pre-silencer. Mine did not smell like gas though outside the car.
Hope you figure out the problem.
Hope you figure out the problem.
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