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Old 12-04-2008   #1 (permalink)
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i had my 88 5.0 gt parked for a while! and now am driving it, it feels like its not as powerful as it was before, what can i do to bring it back up!!
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well if its been sittin a while new gas for one...new plugs wire etc etc..all the tune up stuff
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A tune up is definetly in order!
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Plugs wires, dist. cap, rotor bug, new fuel filter, and new gas. New air filter,and oil change. I would also replace PCV valve. Then drive it like you stole it
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HCI and MAF conversion might do the trick!
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