so i got a problem

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You see, I bought an 88 rx-7 yesterday and wile driving home I noticed that my fuel cut out when I got to 4k rpms. Redline is 7k if I'm not mistaken. I missing the high end power :( anyone have any ideas what it might be?
 
Aftermarket limiter?
 
I considered it but I cant find anything other then stock Parts (besides a battery too small cuz the guy I bought it off of is cheap) under the hood. Nothing that points tward a governor
 
Did the guy mention this issue when you bought it? If not, ask him.
 
^^^^ That's what I was thinking... Not enough fuel/air over 4K..
 
Yeah the Rx7 club will have waaay more info than here. Not that here doesn't have a wealth of knowledge, the club will get you the answer your looking for and any future questions. :) Where are the pictures though? ;)
 
Yeah the Rx7 club will have waaay more info than here. Not that here doesn't have a wealth of knowledge, the club will get you the answer your looking for and any future questions. :) Where are the pictures though? ;)

I don't have pictures up yet because it sure isn't easy on the eyes. It needs some tlc. Once i get it into a presentable state, I'l have some before and after pics up. Its a black convertible that was in the sun way too long.
 
Ah, I got ya.:lol:
 
sneakypete123
Replace the fuel filter, very cheap and easy to do. Clean/reaplace the air filter.
Start with the basics as it may just be a cheap easy fix.

Is your engine management light/Check engine light on?

Have a read here, not an uncommon problem by the sound of it.
http://www.rx7club.com/new-member-rx-7-technical-256/88-rx7-loses-power-when-accelerating-930347/

I'll be doing that today. It probably needs it but I doubt it will fix the problem because it not gradual as I get higher my power dies its that as soon as it hits 4k its done. Acts almost like a rev limiter. Thanks fir the link too :)
 
So far I've checked air filter like you guys suggested. I made sure the 5th and 6th AUX actuators were working. Didn't try the coolant temp sensor because it looks like a pain to get to and I'm that lazy ;)
 
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