Finally, fixed the pinging/power problem on my car!

[Cool Hand Luke]

After only 2 1/2 weeks of fiddling testing and changing bits, i finally found out what was causing my car to ping and loose more than it should 5500rpm+.... the AFM . It was filthy, sprayed it with carby cleaner and it was instantly noticable. Even with more timing now it still doesnt ping, plus is developing alot smoother and better power. I guess i didnt need to buy 6 platinum plugs, 1 FMIC, and the fuel filter, plus retard the timing so much and do all those diagnostic tests after all ... oh well it was for the better that they were replaced. If my knock sensors are playing up, will they cause a decrease in power?

[J.B.E]

could be as the ecu tends to throw the timing bak which does cause a slight power loss