Help losing power and gas mileage
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Help losing power and gas mileage
ok so before i start replacing everything.
I recently installed headers, mid length edelbrock, i checked to make sure any exhaust leaks, i found one header bolt way loose and tightened it so its now sealed to my knowledge *at least i think so*, about 2 days after installing the headers, ive had significant power loss and decreased MPG, not sure what it is here is the current condition of my car:
the AIR and EGR is disconnected
i dropped the o2 and the red part hit the g round when it dropped *not sure if thats a possibility*
car has been sitting for a year or so 1 1/2 months ago *i just got the car*
new spark plugs *not wires*
curious on what it may be...im thinking o2s
the headers are making it so hot its hitting the wires so i may need new thicker, better wires and a relocation kit
header gaskets *appeared good* but could be burnt now?
need feed back!
I recently installed headers, mid length edelbrock, i checked to make sure any exhaust leaks, i found one header bolt way loose and tightened it so its now sealed to my knowledge *at least i think so*, about 2 days after installing the headers, ive had significant power loss and decreased MPG, not sure what it is here is the current condition of my car:
the AIR and EGR is disconnected
i dropped the o2 and the red part hit the g round when it dropped *not sure if thats a possibility*
car has been sitting for a year or so 1 1/2 months ago *i just got the car*
new spark plugs *not wires*
curious on what it may be...im thinking o2s
the headers are making it so hot its hitting the wires so i may need new thicker, better wires and a relocation kit
header gaskets *appeared good* but could be burnt now?
need feed back!
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Check all the plug wires to be sure that they are not burned. If the headers are coated inside, there's a possibility that the caoting is burning off and coating your O2 sensors.