Need help. Can not figure this car out.

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Oct 23, 2007 | 08:21 PM

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96ZCamaro

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have you looked into an ignition source? it is amazing how easy you can burn a plug wire with a header installation... i've burnt god knows how many and mine are only mids, just sumthing to check into. start simple and go over what would be most obvious. i know when my 96 ran like sh*t my pcv hose was cracked (runs from the passanger valve cover to the TB), so i replaced it and the car ran smoother and had more power...apparantly it had something to do with the AFM, im still learning about my LT1 daily, so maybe any of this can help you.

I checked them not long ago (maybe 20 min run time since checked) but it is worth a look again. As for vacuum leaks I did not think of that. I will check for that too while I am at it.

Oct 24, 2007 | 10:43 AM

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blue89rs

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You said it ran fine before you replaced the temp sensor just wouldn't idle? Did you get the right sensor?

Oct 24, 2007 | 03:30 PM

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You said it ran fine before you replaced the temp sensor just wouldn't idle? Did you get the right sensor?

It still ran like crap, just throwing in fuel or somthing. But it wouldnt back fire. And yea its the right sensor, it reads right in line with the iac.

Oct 30, 2007 | 03:36 PM

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Update: Found a couple burned wires that had been up against the headers at one point in time. Fixed them. Car still runs like crap and backfires. Any other ideas?