LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

car idles high then low for about 2 mins.

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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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car idles high then low for about 2 mins.

When i first start my car it idles high then low for about 2 mins. then it idles fine for about 10 mins. then it start smoke out the exhaust (black). I changed my iac. Could my valves be adjusted wrong? They dont make a lot of noies though. My driver side o2 is not connected because i have to weld a bung in my custom y-pipe. my car is on blocks again
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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get that o2 sensor in there

i bet thats your problem

not getting any readings so its adding fuel causing your rich condition and the black smoke.

also i think its bad to have just one o2 in because it might dump fuel in one side and lean the other out.

so get it in there
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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I figured it wasnt good to not have a 02 hooked up. Hey grant now that you say that, one side off my headers is almost glowing from being lean i guess. do you think its messing up my idle?
Thanks chad
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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very possible, i know bad o2's or no o2's can make a car run like crap, and not idle.

you might wat to wait for some more expert advice but definatly get the missing o2 in place. then run it for a while and let the pcm learn the a/f ratio again. then see if you have any problems.
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