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Old 07-21-2011, 05:36 PM   #1
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Tune Up?

I originally had a bottom end bog on my 95 formula and it was missing up high. I did plugs and wires, it took away the top end miss but the bottom end still was hesitant.
Recently it started missing very hard up top (4,000+ RPMs) and down low under load a lot worse.

I ordered a cap, rotor, wires (being paranoid a few are too close to the headers), header wrap, and while it's all apart I got an electrical water pump/wiring.

I'm going to see if it fixes my issues and if not I will be moving onto checking the injectors and then replacing the coil/icm before finally buying a new opti... also plan on changing the fuel filter while I'm at it.


Does it sound like it can be coil/ICM related? Is it possible the ICM has a bad ground back to the head? Anyway to check lol?

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Old 07-21-2011, 09:52 PM   #2
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didn't you have burnt wires?

header wrap = rotted headers. do not do
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 07-21-2011, 10:01 PM   #3
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didn't you have burnt wires?

header wrap = rotted headers. do not do
How can I avoid contact with the headers?
I'm running shorties anyway... might be motivation to switch to long tubes when they rot out and I finish my rebuild
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Old 07-21-2011, 10:13 PM   #4
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How can I avoid contact with the headers?
You are not the 1st person with this issue, lol.

http://www.designengineering.com/cat.../protect-boots

the DEIs are nice & flexible, go around 90* boots and such. some of the other/cheaper ones are not flexible enough

also, decent wire looms to hold the wires in place help.
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 07-21-2011, 10:21 PM   #5
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Thanks man.

I just want this thing to last the rest of the summer. Over the winter I am still saving to get another dressed LT1 and just do a mild rebuild. ARP rod bolts, hone/re-ring, AI 230/238 cam kit & lifters and .028" gaskets. Hopefully I can hold off on getting a new opti until my build though.
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Old 07-21-2011, 10:25 PM   #6
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Google OTVC wires, enjoy.
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