96 Accord F22B1 Power Loss
03-10-2006, 06:17 AM
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96 Accord F22B1 Power Loss
I have a 96 Accord 2.2 VTEC EX with 182K on it. I have recently replaced the spark plugs and put in Bosch Platinums, changed fuel filter, oil and rebuilt front end suspension with new alignment. I have noticed that the car is not as peppy as it used to be, specifically sometimes it feels like I'm losing power in 4th gear at low RPM (2). BTW its a 5sp. I can't squeel tires from first anymore either, and it seems sluggish to respond to hard acceleration. I also don't seem to feel that extra juice at 5000 RPM from the VTEC. Nothing that seems major wrong,the car has no leaks and doesnt burn oil -more or less tip top, but does anyone have any suggestions as to where the power loss might be coming from and what I might do to get back that zip?
03-10-2006, 08:06 AM
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Yeah its not that I liked squealing tires its just the power from start to accelerate seems to be gone. I thought it could have been clutch related does anybody recommend a good aftermarket clutch?
03-10-2006, 08:28 AM
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Clean your EGR and remove the Bosch's ASAP. Honda ignition systems are often too powerful for them. Rule of thumb: Never put German plugs in a Japanese car and vice versa,
03-10-2006, 09:15 AM
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The timing belt was changed by Honda at around 150K. There was some CA emissions lawsuit that got this job done for free for me. Actually I am due for another Sparkplug, rotor check and wire replacement (again free of chrage from Hodna dealer) but since I recently spent money on the Bosch's and changed the oil I was going to wait till the next oil change for that.