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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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Since MAC Header Install I have been getting a dead miss (like someone turned the key of and on real fast). Does it real bad when first starting car in the mornings or after it has sat for a while. Makes me think it is temp related but don't know what it could be. Went with ORP and simms with the MAC's. Any Ideas??? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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Old May 13, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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Are you getting an SES light at all???

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Old May 13, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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NO SES Lights. I have run autotap and adjusted MAFT for LTrims as close to zero as I could get them (0.75 I think) and 02's at WOT to between .89 to .91 (Was running rich at .96 after header install).
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Did you make sure all your plug wires were on all the way?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 07:21 PM
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Like stated above, check wires first.

Check the sensor next to the #1 plug.

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Old May 13, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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were the plugs out when you did the install? It is possible that one may have cracked with the removal and install of headers if the plugs were not removed.
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I would try to eliminate plug or wire problem first.

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I agree that I'd check the plugs and wires first. Pull each wire off to check for splits, burns, etc. as well.
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Thanks for the info. I just got in and as soon as the engine cools a little I am going to check plug wires
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I have one plug wire that has a small tear in it. Enough so that if you pull on it you can see the wire. I'm going to replace all the plug wires this weekend. Any Suggestions on what to go with? Guess I will replace the plugs while I am at it. Plugs were done at 17,000 miles and I now have 25,000.

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