Timing off?

[93Lzr]

I noticed lately after replacing my fuel filter and pounding on my cat because my car seemed as if it east getting fuel or getting too much back pressure that the performance of the car has not changed or gotten worse. I will attach a video of my car idling and me not being able to get rpms higher than 3-4 thousand rpms. Could my timing be off??

 

[DSMTyson]

...pounding on my cat

You sick bastard.

Check the flex section on your downpipe as well. It could have collapsed causing a ridiculous amount of back pressure.

 

[klutch-kick]

i had the same problem. i thought i blew something but it turned out after doing research and asking it . was the exhaust i guess the cats were either broken or burned out. i was told that this is the cause of it. i couldnt go past 4 rpm in 2nd gear but i am pretty sure its this. im about to get my gs-t back in a week cause of this

 

[93Lzr]

Did you just get a new cat put on?

 

[93Lzr]

I was right. Timing was off. Got her all better now though.

Now she pulls like a raped ape.