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Idle is off and there is no Pickup when I push the gas down

Tiny
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It's an h22-a1 Jdm crate engine and it's running rich in gas but no check engine light comes on it used to be super fast but now it's a slow car and the horsepower has gone somewhere else
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 AT 9:48 PM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pressure with a gauge, this guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Thursday, January 29th, 2015 AT 5:56 AM
Tiny
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I would remove the EGR valve to see if i is stuck open here is a video to help you test it and the location of the valve in the images below.

https://youtu.be/DqUCbbKdWf4?si=ld6CkeSzoC5k-DHN

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 AT 4:43 PM
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This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/why-an-automotive-engine-will-run-rich

let me know.
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