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Old May 19, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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Car still tuggs or pulls at low throttle...

I was having a problem with the car pulling or tugging at low RPM's and low throttle. I had a TPS code but that went away with a new TPS. The car isnt tuned totally yet and is still rich. It almost feels like a miss so Im going to change the plugs...but only happens when mentioned above?

Is this cam surge? fouled plugs? too much fuel?

Its not so much a problem as much as it is annoying....
Old May 19, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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Could anyone take a guess?
Old May 19, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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I already gave my opinion in my other thread and still think that it is cam surge. It will only go away with a really good tune. I have PCM4Less and still have cam surge. Under 2k and no throttle you will probably have jerks/tugs and gets progressively worse until you add throttle, am i correct?
Old May 19, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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Your right on...I was hoping for a quick fix. Thanks
Old May 19, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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I was told that cam surge is technically called, "The Hot Rod Massage"
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:57 PM
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Hey Matt...Sounds like cam surge to me. I'm getting a bit of it below 1500 in 1-3.

If I try to idle through a parking lot it gets SERIOUSLY "jumpy."

Ryan
Old May 20, 2003 | 01:47 AM
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So how do you tune this out? Anyone know?

Ryan mine is only when barely on the gas in 1-3, at idle its there but not as noticable.
Old May 20, 2003 | 01:54 AM
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Matt...I bet the extra cubes and increased compression helps yours out a little. I was under the assumption that by manipulating the timing you couldget rid of it. However, I know NOTHING about tuning .

Let me know if you find a fix, although its not that bad for me - I don't expect it to drive like stock .

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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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Ryan true, they cant drive as nice as they used too.

Hopefully timing will be able to take care of it...
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