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Old 08-25-2004, 11:25 AM
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We compete in Formula Drifting, and we just swapped in the motor and painted it. We have a problem with how it is running - it ran fine for several hours, but now the injectors do not seem to be firing (fuel pressure in rail, and will run off of starting fluid). We are going to check the trouble codes to see if they show anything.

I will be putting more info on the site in the coming days.

before stickers and some trim:





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Cool! Got any more pics?
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What is your fuel pressure at the rail?
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Stupid question, but did you check the fuses to the injectors.
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I traced it to a bad crank sensor - replaced it and it started right up. Some nice tiremarks by my driveway, through 3rd gear indicate it is running quite well

John B - I've been reading your website for a long time (years?) and have been a big fan (i own and have owned many monte SS's)

Our main site (soon to be updated with swap stuff and other misc) www.BubbaDrift.com

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Congrats on getting it done! I like the primer flames, pretty cool.
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I've been reading your website for a long time (years?) and have been a big fan (i own and have owned many monte SS's)
Cool! I still consider an Elky part of the family!
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Cool! I still consider an Elky part of the family!
Me too John B, oh by the way check out the signature.
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Awesome! wish my elco had that drive train in it.



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