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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: hothead_steve on 15 January 2008, 15:20

Title: Lacking performance....
Post by: hothead_steve on 15 January 2008, 15:20

I've got a 1990 16v GTI with serious performance issues. acceleration is slow and it tops out at about 90!!! i've had it up to 120 before!! not on uk roads obviously :wink:
seems to rev ok between 5-7,000, slow to pick up before that tho.
I think the car is running rich. which way do i have to turn the screw to fix this?? getting a lot of blowback from the exhaust. not sure if its sealed properly.

any ideas guys??

Title: Re: Lacking performance....
Post by: Mew on 15 January 2008, 15:24

I'd give these a go:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=22031.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=22031.0)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=56707.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=56707.0)

Title: Re: Lacking performance....
Post by: Alpinehead on 15 January 2008, 15:47

i have the same problem on my 1988 8V!!  shes poppin some big arse flames if i jab the loud pedel whilst driving!   

good for scaring chavs!

any advice on the 8v peeps? (dont say get a 16v!!!)   lol   :evil: :laugh:

Title: Re: Lacking performance....
Post by: Horney on 15 January 2008, 16:03

Download Rubjonny's tuning guide for the 8v and do it yourself or take it to a dub friendly garage and get it set up properly.

Nick