LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 01-04-2006, 12:06 PM
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computer came up with misfiring detected i need to change my spark plugs would this be the reason for it running rich???

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computer came up with misfiring detected i need to change my spark plugs would this be the reason for it running rich???

any help would be good

thanks
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Yep. A miss-fire puts oxygen into the exhaust, same as a lean mixture. The 02 mili volts go low, same as with a lean condition. The PCM can't tell the difference, so adds fuel to try to correct what it "thinks" is a lean mixture.
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alright thanks thats what i was thinking now i get to change my plugs tomorrow damn I have god damn stock manifolds




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