Engine, Intake, Exhaust Modifications to your Normally Aspirated Hyundai engine. Cold Air Intakes, Spark Plugs/wires, Cat back Exhaust...etc.

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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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Ive noticed a problem with the tib, when im in drive and i got to pick up speed on the on ramp to the interstate i step on the gas and it seems to loose power, it drops from about 3500rpms to like 2600rpms then kick back up i have no idea whats causeing it anybody got any ideas??
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Does it only happen at wot ?

Check your air filter
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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have you installed anything lately? gotta give full details for us to help, it could be a billion different things.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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it happens everytime i go to pick up speed on the interstate
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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Since when does the problem first occured. You changed anything lately?

tried to reset the ecu yet.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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i would check fuel filter, MAF, o2 sensor, reset ECU

that used to happen to me all the time
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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the only thing i have done to the car is a catback exhaust and a installed a 5 inch tach but i was having this problem before i installed anything so i have no idea whats wrong with it, do you think maybe changing my plugs and wires and getting a new intake would help????
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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i would check your plugs and wires definitley. Im assuming your motor has high mileage.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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how many miles are on your car? has routine maintanence been performed?
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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the car only has about 75,000 miles on it and ive been doing regular maintenance every 2500-3000 miles
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