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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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that could possibly be the problem.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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i've looked around and all intake gaskets look like the ones i have? anyone know where i can get the right ones?
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well i guess i am just going to take my car to atl and get it dyno tuned to get all my bugs worked out..
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car won't even start now i think the plugs may be fouled would that keep it from firing?
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Maybe the intake is not sealing up at all to the heads. . .

Maybe.
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just went to change my plugs again and when i took off 2 plug wires they pulled loose from the bottom part of the wire. maybe that is the problem i am having??
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Try opening up the throttle blades. The IAC passages on the LT1 were never designed for the cam and the IAC maxes out. Open the throttle blades with the set screw a bit to help it get the air it needs for idle. This is very common on the LT1's.
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Yes, ignition issues can DEFINITELY cause big problems on driveability and power. I often find plug wires pulled off on the dyno, or melted wires. Make sure when you put them on you get that good positive CLICK when you press the wires on the plug.
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Originally Posted by PCMFORLESS
Try opening up the throttle blades. The IAC passages on the LT1 were never designed for the cam and the IAC maxes out. Open the throttle blades with the set screw a bit to help it get the air it needs for idle. This is very common on the LT1's.
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well i guess i am just going to take my car to atl and get it dyno tuned to get all my bugs worked out..
That dyno tune will not fix your problem if its a vacuum leak. The tune does not include any wrench time, Or diagnogstics on the motor.

You said tuner in atl correct? are you near atl? There are a lot of us near atl.
Where are you located?
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well problems all fixed got it dyno tunes and found out it was a bad o2 sensor haha but it runs great now pulls it *** off lol
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