Engine starts fine but runs poorly

[kylebes1]

bet .02$ it is the timing. I have never had an m20 powered car

sounds to me taht the timing is advanced too mucho. maybe the other way :roll:

[kowalski]

no problem, good luck with the fix.

[formula driver]

Thanks alot guys. I will check all these things.

[formula driver]

Anyone else have any ideas of things I could check before I pack my tools up and set out?

[formula driver]

Could this have anything to do with the exhaust (cat)?

[formula driver]

Well my car is still not starting. It wont run at all anymore. I replaced the coil and it didnt fix the problem. Im geting a week blue spark off both of the coils co could it be possible that I got a bad coil?

[formula driver]

Guys I need help... baddddd. I replaced the coil and I was getting a strong spark off the coil but the car wouldnt start. I put a plug in the end of a wire and grounded it. No spark!!!!! Tested the coil again and it lost its spark??? Why would it do this? Could this have anything to do with my ECU?

[Garageaholic]

vacuum leak perhaps? even though it was almost a year ago..