General Maintenance & Repairs - LT1 running Slugish!!! HELP!!!




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mustang93
04-21-2006, 10:19 PM
I bought a 94 Camaro today and it runs sluggish??? What could it be... It runs fine but it is just sluggish?? Could it be the opti spark???? Just looking for ideas.. I am use to the LS1 cars not LT1 cars.. HELP!!! Thanks..

It only has 71XXX miles on it... It also kinda misses out at an idel??? HELP!!!!


Sgt. Spuds
04-21-2006, 10:26 PM
Do plugs and wires, along with running some fuel injector cleaner threw it :) My friends LT1 was slow as shit when he first got it, well, slow for a lt1, but he had plugs and wires put on it, along wit hthe fuel injector cleaner, and it runs great now.

mustang93
04-21-2006, 10:32 PM
Kool.... The car sat for a wile before I bought it...


mustang93
04-21-2006, 11:28 PM
TTT up

mustang93
04-22-2006, 11:56 PM
ttt top

LukePhillips
04-23-2006, 12:00 AM
Its an LT1, its ALWAYS sluggish, :jest:

Changing plugs and wires is a must. I changed mine at 100k and the car ran a hell of alot smoother afterwards. Run some Seafoam through it before you change em out though.

Dosent hurt to check the filter either. Hell, just get a k&n drop in.

Carter Hays
04-23-2006, 12:08 AM
Start with the basics, check fuel pressure, put a vacuum gauge on it the readings should be steady between 14" and 22" HG. Also try and find/borrow a scan tool to see how she is doing ecm/sensor wise.
Timing is probably off, but give it a full tune up complete with all filters and fluids can't hurt.

I'm sure it just needs a little maintenance and it will run fine.

mustang93
04-23-2006, 12:24 AM
Its an LT1, its ALWAYS sluggish, :jest:

Changing plugs and wires is a must. I changed mine at 100k and the car ran a hell of alot smoother afterwards. Run some Seafoam through it before you change em out though.

Dosent hurt to check the filter either. Hell, just get a k&n drop in.

LOL YAH!! I am use to the LS1s thats why I am asking you guys for help.... But I think I am going to put some wires and plugs on it tomarrow.... What is seafoam???

Shallow Bay
04-23-2006, 04:45 AM
What is seafoam???
Here's (http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm) some information straight from them.
This (http://members.nuvox.net/~on.roz/cars/z28/seafoam.html) is an excellent write-up on how to use it.

mustang93
04-23-2006, 10:46 AM
Here's (http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm) some information straight from them.
This (http://members.nuvox.net/~on.roz/cars/z28/seafoam.html) is an excellent write-up on how to use it.

THANKS!

urbanhunter44
04-23-2006, 01:41 PM
Sounds like it just needs a tune-up man! Plugs/wires (pull the y-pipe to get at the plugs.. you'll thank me), fuel filter, air filter, etc.

mustang93
04-23-2006, 07:32 PM
I put some seafoam in the tank So what will happens next???I am going to replace the wores and plugs as soon as I find time..