why doesn't my car go beyond 80?

[dub88acc]

i have an 88 accord lx with 120,000 miles on it which is no reason for it to lack speed. i floor the gas pedal yet it doesn't pass 80 is wron with my car??

[bboipinoy112]

did u kno u had another post with the same thing, but just more faces this time ? ?

[dub88acc]

yes-except no one answered my post

[badmanferg]

80's fuckin weak dude

what about the tranny? does it shift too early?

oh yea, an i have little to none technical expertise, maybe someone else can come up w/ something



bless

-kevin

[MattsAccord]

When was the last time you did just a little tune up spark plugs, cap and rotor, fuel filter etc.?

[zero.counter]

COMPRESSION TEST!!!!!!!!
Have you had one lately?
There are more reasons as well, but I will not spoil your search. As a matter of fact, a previous post of mine gave a very detailed list of things to verify.

[dub88acc]

that can't be it. i had a tne up done last week. now it just reaches 80 faster

[zero.counter]

Originally posted by dub88acc
that can't be it. i had a tne up done last week. now it just reaches 80 faster

Since when do tunes up include compression tests? It is possible for a shop to include that, but then it must have been a pricey tune-up. What were your ratings for each of the cylinders?

[bboipinoy112]

maybe his DIS is twisted? so it shifts faster ? lol .... i remember i did that to my 86 celica GT so i can take off on EVERYBODY and ANYTHING alot faster .. but only got me going around 80-90 .. lol .. so maybe that is up

[dub88acc]

no one has still answered my question

[zero.counter]

Originally posted by dub88acc
no one has still answered my question

Search, vato!

[bboipinoy112]

we cant answer your question cause it isnt our car.. we are giving you some advice you might want to look into.. thats why your askin questions right?

[dub88acc]

what do i search for than???????????/

[bboipinoy112]

go with what ZERO.COUNTER said .. check your COMPRESSION ..

[dub88acc]

do i just go to the mechanic and say" i need a compression test"? by the way how much does it cost? Also let me mention that my accord was reawakened. Meaning that it was lying in my front lot for two years straight. When i decided to drive it, I took it to the mechanic and he just put in a new head and the car was born "again". Would by any chance those two years have affected my cars speed??