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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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when I put my truck into any gear and try to get on it it just boggs real bad and wont even spin the tries and it sounds horrible .the motor runs okay it has some backfires when cold and sometimes when idling warm but revs up fine .the only code is for o2 sensors .the motor is an 04 gto ls1 with the stock 4l60e trans with all electronics intact with a np241 transfer case .any help would be apreciated
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Have you checked your fuel pressure? Is this a new swap or something that happened to a running vehicle?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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new swap havent driven other than out of my garage and back in I have an msd pump and corvette regreg. is new pump is about a year old .dont have a gauge to check it
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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anything else I can check?
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Does it have exhaust on it?
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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yes 2 1/2" back to dynomax bullets
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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got pressure tester its got 58lbs at idle and when i rev it it stays there .i am getting 2 codes for o2 sensors but i cant imagine that would make this happen
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Need to slap a scanner on it and give us a data log to crunch on.. RPM, IAT, ECT, MAF, MAP, O2's and timing for starters. That alone would probably give us enough to tell you what's out of wack
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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i will borrow one tomorrow and fill in the blanks thanks
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Just out of curriosity, did you use the cats that came off that motor of do u have some aftermarket direct fits, or any at all?
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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no cats just welded o2 bungs in right after manifold and 2.5 " back to dynomax bullets
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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everything looks good the reader dosent data log !my codes are o2 lean in both banks and now it say ac relay not working which is deleted from my harness and oil pressure switch which is cause I put a mech. gauge in its place .I then put the fuel pressure gauge on and put it in drive and tryed a line lock when I get it just ready to spin it starts to bog bad like there is no fuel but the fuel is 58lbs this is driving me nuts I will try to get another scanner .has anyone had this kind of problem?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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The O2's are probably telling you the truth then if it's falling on it's face like that. Check those MAF, MAP, IAT (if not MAF integrated) and ECT sensors. Also for any major vac leaks. Anything else modified on the engine or is it completely stock otherwise? Know anyone who has HPtuners, EFI, TECH-II scanner in your area? A scan tool is really your best bet to knowing whats going on.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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vacuum leak?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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sprayed everything with ether couldnt find any leaks .the shop that sponsers my truck finnaly got hptuners !!!!so I will be able to check stuff but not till next week!I am going to go buy o2 sensors today and I will use the scanner I borrowed to delete the codes .motor is completely stock !can this be transmission related?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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cleared codes installed new o2 sensor still does it .it seems like a rev limiter feeling and iy wont spin tires if I try line lock or even punch it in drive this is driving me crazy
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I wonder if it's going into limp mode for some reason. It sort of feels like that.. Is this an ETC or cable driven TB?
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cable driven
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bad temp sensor?? if it was reading the wrong resistance it would put the ecm in limp mode. just another thought.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I did have a scanner about 2 weeks ago I borrowed that did a real time display and that is when I checked an d temp sesor is good
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