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Good Power Cold, Less When Warm

Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Hi, I have a '94 touring, automatic. The car has good power when cold, but seems to have noticably less power when at operating temperature, even when at 70 mph on a cold Seattle day. no idle probs, no missing, just less power.



Is this considered normal? Can't remember this issue with my '93 FD...



Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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I’ve heard low compression motors will seem weaker when warmed up…(No experience with it though..) Is it hard to start when the engine is still really warm? ..Like if you were to turn it off, go take a **** and start it back up??
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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maybe check for air temp/coolant temp sensor codes?
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 04:02 AM
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stock mount intercooler? I noticed a HUGE power difference going from SMIC to FMIC....HUGE.
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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I would be concerned with driving the car hard when it is not fully warmed up..
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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low compression + stock intercooler + automatic = your symptoms
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