Alright, so I took it out for a couple minutes on the hwy tonight. Well I think my starter is going, right when I was leaving, and the 2 times I had to restart it on my short drive it made an AWFUL banging/screeching noise.
Anywho, the car smokes pretty good, but as far as i can tell its black, like rich smoke. The car doesn't feel smooth, the power feels iffy, like its cutting out or something.
Also, its got GREAT low end power in 1st/beginning of 2nd,but then that's when it starts to have power issues.
Anyways, here's what I've done since I bought it less than a week ago.
Removed hacked install nitrous kit
Adjust timing, should be perfect.
Changed out to motorcraft OEM spec plugs, gapped at or close to .054
Coolant flush/fill
Oil change/filter w/ 5w30 blend
I'm going to buy a new fan tomorrow and I'm hoping to get the car reflashed to its NA tune either tomorrow or early next week, maybe that'll help.
I'd like to at the bare minimum check the compression.
Also, while driving, it started making this clacking noise, or tapping? Not sure, but it sounds like its coming from the rear lower part of the engine. I also pulled a plug and it was black again and the electrode was bent down/almost touching the thing. I know I gapped it at .054 less than 3 days earlier...any ideas?