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Old 11-05-2012, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Silber Adler View Post
Normally I drive pretty frugal but today on the interstate on a flat road I opened it up. Just wanted to see what it would do.

98mph at 4200 rpm.The previous owner had mentioned that he never replaced the injectors in the 7 years that he owned. I m betting that the injectors are factory new. Probably carboned up with cones blocked and out of spec on pop pressure.

Does any forum member rebuild or exchange injectors?
I doubt it is the injectors.
Many other issues are more likely.
Your car should top out between 108 - 120 MPH, depending on many variables.


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