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2000 Mercury Cougar Base 3dr Coupe I4

2000 Mercury Cougar
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Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Coupe, Compact
24 mpg city / 34 mpg hwy
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September 29, 2012, 8:48 am

Aaron K
 

Question: Torque loss

I had a muffler and resonator delete on my car. I have seen a torque loss so I'm thinking I messed up my computer because of the loss of back pressure. I'm wondering if I should get a tune up. I really don't know what to do I would really like my torque back.


October 3, 2012, 8:31 pm

Richard W
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You mite need a tune up. I would have it checked. But you mite have to put the exhaust back the way it was.


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