engine problems help
 

hi there peps i just bought a 78 280z and it will start and idle great bet as soon as i give it any throtle it bogs and wants to die but then wen i let off the throttle in goes back to idleing like a dream if there is anyone that can help i would really apriciate it thank you
oh and if anyone would kno the color number for the pearls that would be awsome also trying to see if it is a pearl because it is black and the paint looks original thank you

Welcome to ZDriver! :006:

Have you checked the basics???
Timing?
Fuel pressure?
Spark?
Read the plugs?

Also, if you haven't bought a Haynes manual yet, I suggest doing so, or download the FSM here: www.xenons30.com/reference

it has spark and its getting fuel the timeing is set an 10 advanced on nuimber 1 wats the gap on the plugs in the car and how do you check fuel pressure

^^^ Click on that link I posted above. :023:

Also check the sensors & connections. Mainly the AFM & coolant temp sensor (square 2prong on the thermostat housing).

how do you adjust the amf

so i found out some dumb ass put a 240 afm on it so i have to get that and a cold start valve because it is cracked and is giveing it an air leack and a fuel regulater and a fuel filter and it will be all fixed really apriciate all your help thank you

ok so i went and bought a amf for my car and it still ran like shit then i changed the fuel filter and still runs like shit so should i check my injectors and compression and fuel psi wat should it have for compression and wat should the fuel psi be