huge loss of power

[cartel1_950]

hey there guys i got a 92 turbo, completly stock, i have had the headgasket replaced already. but recently i've had no power. started little. now no power at all. could it be my clutch or a vacum leak or something worse. i'm not blowing any smoke and it idles just like normal. any ideas??

 

[GrimJack]

Have you checked for codes?

Clutch is easy to check. In 5th gear on the highway, at about 1500rpm, accelerate as hard as you can. As the speed increases, keep an eye on the RPM - if it jumps up suddenly without a similar increase in speed, your clutch is fried.

Could also be a boost leak - have any of your intercooler pipes been replaced since the car was new? If not, chances are you have a bunch of leaks.

 

[92turbo4life]

just a questin what color is it?

 

[cartel1_950]

the car is red. just been power polished and detailed so it's nice and shiny. and does it sound like it could be a engine problem. at 3k rpm if you try to accelerate it doesn't do anything no raised rpms or speed or anything

 

[92turbo4life]

damn hope u fix it

 

[p5150]

sounds like a clogged catalytic converter to me

Buy a downpipe and exhaust - I bet your problem will go away

 

[GrimJack]

Just pull off the exhaust and see if the problem goes away. That way you don't have to spend any coin to diagnose it.