Today I went to take my little cousin for a ride since he helped me with my car, and he was down from lake elsinore, so i let my baby warm up, and cruise down the street, put the pedal to the floor and just when I hit vtec, it started popping and studdering, It almost felt like a lack of fuel but I don't understand that, if it was a lack of fuel i would be getting that every time I stepped on it, and it only does it once in a while. Also when we got back I popped the hood, and there was smoke coming from the back of the motor, it smelt like burnt rubber, and don't think this is related. I made sure all the rubber hoses were away from the motor, but that's the only thing I can think of that it could be. Anyone have a similar issue?
thanks matt
MISSFIRE, willing to bet money thats what it is. A cel might not pop up if it was a one time thing. what work did you just do to the car?
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Brandon
Captain - my other car has two engines
1993 Prelude Si (JDM H22A with automatic to 5spd Swap) My white 93 Vtec
AIM: Mach30SiR
It's probably ignition related. Usually at higher rpms if the ignition system is old it may not fire a cylinder(s). I would check wires, spark plugs and distributor's cap and rotor.
I checked all the fluid levels when it happened oil,water,etc. All my ignition items are new except for the coil. But I will double check that stuff. Nothing is leaking as far as the burning smell and smoke. I'm gonna heat it up today and get underneath it and take a better look.
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04 Ford Powestroke Diesel Crew Cab, Shortbed,4x4, SCT Tuner,with Tunes from innovative Diesel,4 inch Donahoe lift,ARP headstuds,AFE Stage 2 intake,MBRP 4 inch Exhaust,4:30 gears from unitrax,18 inch KMC wheels(black) with 35 inch Toyo M/T's.
440 whp 800 torque.
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