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Old 08-08-2012, 03:15 AM
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Power loss and rattle above 7k

Hi guys, wondering if we have any gurus willing to help?... Now having replaced coils leads and plugs along with filter and air sensor clean, and done an ecu reset i cant seem to get rid of power loss and rattle above 7k revs, any pointers would be appreciated. Having gone through a lot of posts im now a bit lost as to where to go from here.
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What year is your car? Mileage? Mods?

I'd check your cat converter. Pull down the front end and look inside with a flashlight.

This is also a common issue, and could be diagnosed using the search feature that this forum provides. If you find it difficult to use, try google search feature ( site:rx8club.com "insert search text here")
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What did the dealer say?? I'm surprised they couldn't correct this.
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2005-231/6 speed, 75,000 miles, milltek/Pettit exhaust, k&n panel filter. cat was replaced end of last year but i'll endeavour to check it at the weekend. I doubled my premix today and tried a rev up through the gears, slowly it went to the red line rattle free but felt a little hessitant/surgy in places in third gear and forth just felt sluggish, so i guess the cats a good bet.I'll keep the premix level at 240 for now. And check the cat first opportunity.
Cheers for help, I'll try and search a bit more thoroughly in future.
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Search "marbles in a can". Perhaps the aux port valve isn't opening?
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