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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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NY Power Loss Indeed

i have a 2004 automatic
rx8 just about to hit 60,000 miles
and as the title says i felt a power loss
i did a few changes which are:

-Ignition Coil (one of them were bad)
-Moroso Spark Plug Wires
-NGK Spark Plugs

and i am still feeling the power loss...
any ideas? thanks, nathaniel
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Define this power loss.

When does it occur? What RPM's?

You might have a clogged cat or need a new engine.

Check your cat. Do a compression test.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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m not sure exactly what RPM's
i'll let you know tomm, my 8
is sounding like a beat up civic when i
step on the gas...clogged cat?
thanks for the advice
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Sounds like a beat up Civic? I'd totally go and check your cat to see if it's destroyed before it leads to a catastrophic engine failure.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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cat? sorry for being a newbie
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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This is a cat:



















In the car world, a cat (catalytic converter) is known as this:


It's right behind your exhaust manifold. I would remove the cat and check it to see if it's fubar'd.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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google <3
thanks for your help means a lot
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