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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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Default Question after Hooker LT/True Dual Install

Finally got my Hooker LTs and true dual setup installed. Went ahead and took it easy for the first couple hundred miles.

Took her out to a deserted road tonight and got into it... definitely felt stronger SOTP. Easily able to break the rear 315 Nittos loose from a 10-15mph roll, which I couldn't do before.

Here's my question. I went ahead and ran a quarter, and the engine seemed like it was missing under full throttle. Seemed most prevelant above 5000rpm's. Runs/idles find under normal conditions, and I'm not throwing a SES light.

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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Thoughts?? Anyone??

Checked the plug wires; all were solid.

Could I be running to rich or lean at WOT? Is there any way to tell without having AutoTap?

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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It's hard to tell without Autotap info.
Try finding a friend with Autotap, hook it up and make a pass.
It will tell you EXACTLY where/when you're missing.
From there, you can figure out why.
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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Thanks. That's what I figured. Looks like I'll need to invest in Autotap.
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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Sounds like knock retard. Anything hitting or banging under there after your install?? Very common for knock retard to show up around 5000 rpm. Auto-Tap it. WJ. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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I'd let the computer work on air/fuel a little more then try a couple more wot runs. From our experience, X-pipes/duals smooth out the a/f very well with just stock tuning, but it does take a little time.
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