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Jul 6, 2006 | 09:52 PM

94PurplePearlZ28

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idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

here is a idle vid of my car since i installed my new engine. for some reason it wont idle smooth no matter what i do to it.

listen and tell me what you think is wrong.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...282440417f.htm

Jul 6, 2006 | 09:55 PM

Blue96z28

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Re: idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

Prob shouldn't be to bad to figure out, need some details though on everything....

Jul 6, 2006 | 10:16 PM

94PurplePearlZ28

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Re: idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

listen to the video, it will tell you all you need to know. i explain it in there.

Jul 7, 2006 | 02:43 AM

B.B.E.

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Re: idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

uhm i think the cam in the engine is too bumpy, yeah thats the problem!

Brooke

Jul 7, 2006 | 06:06 AM

supernova1972

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Re: idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

Why is this in LT1 tech?

Jul 9, 2006 | 08:40 PM

94PurplePearlZ28

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Re: idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

cause its a lt1 car. yeah, its the cam. makes it idle rough for some reason. car bounces around and jumps and jiggles. gf cant put eye liner on with car idling anymore.

Jul 9, 2006 | 10:49 PM

TobyZ28

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Re: idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

Have you adjusted the idle to a slightly higher RPM? Does it smell rich? What kind of Cam does the new motor have?

Jul 9, 2006 | 11:00 PM

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Haha Um...I er...I'm guessing you have a nice cam and high compression...might be part of it. Sounds like it idles pretty damn nice to me. Hope you're not serious!!!

Jul 10, 2006 | 01:59 AM

FeelTheSpeed

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Originally Posted by Dave88LX

Haha Um...I er...I'm guessing you have a nice cam and high compression...might be part of it. Sounds like it idles pretty damn nice to me. Hope you're not serious!!!

thats what I was thinking lol, sounded awesome....what problem are you talking about?