Q: CNG Car doesn't cross 50MPH and runs heavy after crossing bumpers

asked by on September 17, 2017

I've CNG installed on my car. Car doesn't cross 50MPH and just makes the sound of accelearation. Apart from that, at lower speed and after crossing bumper car runs heavy

My car has 50 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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