Flat spots

[type_rdriver]

Right had really bad flat spots throughout the rev range when i bought the car and i put that down to the k&n filter. Took that off an fitted a pipercross, that too was rubbish so i have now fitted a Ph1 airbox with a itg filter

Turns out the filter is very good, pulls much better now and i carn't beleive the diffrence it has made. The problem is that between 3k-4k rmp the car is flat, it just stops pulling then goes normal at 4rpm??

Any ideas? the car has 46k on the clock and has new plugs fitted but is due an oil change and filter.

Kev

 

[Maxdicapua]

I've got a 1.4 16v and although its not fast by any stretch of the imagination it does pick up a hell of a lot more after 4k... don't know if its just the clio engine?

 

[Gaz_]

has it had a cambelt change? Its been known that the timing can be out when a new belt is fitted, thus making the car down on power...... Have a search

 

[type_rdriver]

No mate its due the cam change. It's just funny how the ph1 airbox has completly removed the flat spots, except from 3-4 rmp? It sort of just goes loud like the filter is blocked then goes normal and pulls freely untill the limit:S

Kev

 

[Gaz_]

Possible exaust/cat blockage can cause them symptoms

 

[172Ben]

Could it be that the box isnt flowing enough air?

 

[benmore]

could be a sensor fault. not sure how these engines work in comparison but, my old ford zetec engine used to do this, and it was the mass airflow sensor.

so could be similar sort of fault?

just a shot in the dark

 

[Chris2007]

Plugs maybe? i was getting flat spot on my old clio and changed the plugs and it was fine.

 

[type_rdriver]

Plugs maybe? i was getting flat spot on my old clio and changed the plugs and it was fine.

Had new plugs 3 weeks ago.

 

[type_rdriver]

Could it be that the box isnt flowing enough air?

Thats what i'm thinking mate, mabye it's that fuking stupid exhaust

Seen your car at tescos the other night, looked really smart with the dark wheels

 

[172Ben]

What was you in?

 

[type_rdriver]

CUP mate

 

[172Ben]

Didnt see you Was i parked up in the corner, near the railtrack?

 

[type_rdriver]

LOL i drove past you twice, i only went in for a few things. I also seen your car in sandbach on the way back from work friday! It looks ace with the black wheels and 4pots on:evil:

Never seen you when i had my type r? seen your car loads since having the clio!

 

[172Ben]

Thanks mate I do like the 4pots

Ill have to keep my eyes peeled in the future.

 

[type_rdriver]

Thanks mate I do like the 4pots

Ill have to keep my eyes peeled in the future.

Again lovely car

same here, there is a few cups in crewe now, i have noticed!