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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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hows it goin guys.. well i recently bought an 02 ss slp camaro .. and it came with a mild cam full exhaust, ls6 intake, and thats about it.. well when i start the car it seems as if the car is starving for gas... it turns off pretty fast as soon as i try and turn it on .. and at times takes more that two cranks for it to start... once the car warms up its fine and runs okay but when i punch it and give it WOT.. it seems as if the car is lacking power.. the idle is pretty crappy as well i know with a cam the idle will be a little different but it just doesnt seem right.... .. im guessing its the spark plugs and wires.. but im not sure.. any input?
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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was the car ever dyno tuned? the rough idle just sounds like the cam, but it lacking power makes me think tuning issue or valvetrain issue.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Yup I'd have the tune checked
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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thats what im gonna do ... i guess ur right about the idle .. but when i slamm the gas pedal it takes forever to accelerate . also when i put it in reverse it dies on me every time.. i have to put it in reverse hold the brake for a couple seconds and then let the brake out,.. is that normal with a cam?
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