1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse question

JOHN_JOHN_17

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1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
66,000 MILES

Hey guys I have a quick question. I have a 96 eclipse gst w/auto trans. My head gasket was cracked so I took it to the shop to repair it. My car used to run so smooth before I took it there. I had the head gasket replace the intake manifold gasket and the other small gaskets. I have had the car back now for 5 days and the car is shaking a lot more than it used to (it used to shake a little because I have prothane motor mounts) and it feels like the car is running a lot harder than it used to and also when I accelerate now the car feels like its not getting any juice and it kind of hesitates a little can you please tell me what you think the problem is. Thanks guys

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MASTERTECHTIM

MECHANIC
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The first thing that comes to mind is the timing belt is off a tooth, messing up the cam timing. Have them recheck it.

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Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 5:25 PM

JOHN_JOHN_17

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Thanks guys you were right about the timing belt being off of a tooth. I just have 1 more question and im not sure if you would know the answer but.I am upgrading the turbo in my car to a t3/t4 turbo will I be able to tune my stock ecu for the new turbo or am I going to have to buy like a greddy emanage or upgrade unit. Thanks guys