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LT1 running rough at idle.

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Old 07-29-2012, 12:09 PM
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i have a 95 trans am with the lt1 i am new to this site, this is my first post im not sure if im in the right spot, please be patient if i dont know what im doing.
the past couple of weeks the car sometimes starts and runs perfectly and others it will start then stall then i restart it holding my foot about 1/4-1/2 on the gas pedal it runs really rough for about 30-50 seconds after this the rpms kick up and the car idles and runs perfectly untill the next time that i shut it off. it has been starting more rough than perfect lately.

trying to fix this problem within the past week (and also taking measures to prevent future break downs) i have changed the opti, coil, ICM, CTS.

the fuel pressure is strong at 42psi at idle even when the rough start happens. the pump is a 3 month old walbro and the injectors are bosch 30#

any help would be great please and thank you. im stumped
Old 07-29-2012, 12:43 PM
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oxygen sensors, might be a bad heater circuit.


check the MAP, TPS, MAF... and all associated pigtails for wear.
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Codes? Ect? Tuned? iat? Maf readings? Check live data on all of these.
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ive tried unplugging the O2's, same thing. the TPS is newer and has good voltage via a datamaster scan. the datamaster does not throw any codes.

i have a feeling its the MAP but theres no codes. where is the heater circuit?
ive tried unplugging MAF and IAC sensor...same poor start.

thank you for your help
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the car throws no codes i have the solomon tune.....the engine was built 3 months ago...355, LE1 Heads, 306 Cam, l/t pacesetters headers, A4 2800 stall, p&p intake, 58mm t/b, egr,AIR pump ect delete. the car ran fine on this setup for the past 3 months i dont know what happend.

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hmmm, I would rule out any electronic stuff for starters; then, check on the mechanical aspect IE valvetrain specifically lifters and lash, could be a bit off.


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actually when's the last time you checked the plugs and wires? verify gap and "read" all the plugs.
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the plugs are delco ....newerabout 12 000 miles them. the wires were changed the sametime NGK, i thought it might be that but the car gets out of its rough mode and runs perfectly for however long i need to drive it. however im not ruleing it out thats the next thing that i am going to check. i hope its not that since they are relatively new thank you

does anyone know what the correct MAP sensor reading should be on datamaster?
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hey guys
i just changed the plugs and wires....omg what a PITA ive got the pacesetter longtubes and it was still .....time consuming loll. the plugs were black the wires seemed okay but i changed them anyway w\e.

the car did the same thing the first time i tried to start it after the plugs and wires swap...i think maybe just unburned gas that was dumped in and never used? i hope but since then i drove it around all last night with no problem starting and running smooth.

id still like to know the proper MAP readings on datamaster if anyone knows please?

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