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i feel like my skyline is losing power (its nonturbo so it doesnt have much in the first place lol), how can i tell if im right? what are some signs i can look for or listen for?

i tried gunning it pedal to the metal, didnt even spin the wheels... i was like wtf, i flat foot it and it just feels sluggish, doesnt make any funny noises, wat can i do to get the power back?

all i can think of is, clean the airfilter or replace it? any other suggestions, i service it every 6 months at mobil

but i duno man help me out thanks fellaz.

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I wouldnt expect an NA 33 to spin the wheels during in gear acceleration (straight line). Unless its wet, in 1st or 2nd.

They are not a fast/powerful car. A commodore/falcon has more power. Maybe you are just getting used to it.

Fuel filter, air filter, check for flow through the cat (may be blocked) or any exhaust/intake restrictions. AFM clean also.

Get it compression tested, Get it seviced and check all filters, Oil filters, air filter etc etc.. Make sure no obstructions in exhaust i.e dints, cuts bumps and if that all fails take it to a mechanic and ask him to spin it up .. if he thinks it drives like shit get him to find the issue

each to their own but i wouldn't be too concerned about it, what id do would be put up with it and save some coin until you can replace it with a DET. if you dont want to do that then it could be a number of things...you also have to face the facts that its a 1400odd kilo car with a na 2.5lt in it, its not meant to be a fast car.

thanks fellas, i know its not a powerful car but im on my p's, 2 more years til im allowed to drive turbo, so i have plenty of time to save up... so excited. dw i aint gona do nothing stupid, i know to many people that have and are lucky to be alive. fun is for the track, main roads are for going from a to b.

Alright then "useful" not "usefull"

And you didn't even bother giving the lesson.

Speaking of said lesson. Are you sure you should be giving it? as you did not use a capital letter for the start of your sentance.

There is no need to get so anal about spelling on a car forum. Grow up.

Alright then "useful" not "usefull"

And you didn't even bother giving the lesson.

Speaking of said lesson. Are you sure you should be giving it? as you did not use a capital letter for the start of your sentance.

There is no need to get so anal about spelling on a car forum. Grow up.

Ha!

I'm not the one who is about to burst into tears..

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