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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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i just installed my new lt headers and ory, now my car feels like its running on 6 cyliders what could be the problem thanks.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Check the obvious. Plug wires, coil packs, etc.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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did you get o2 extensions and put in your front o2s?
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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i put all new wires in, and all the coils r makin spark and yes i got the extensions in, idk what it is
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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make sure the wires r pulged in all the way sometimes they seem like they are but they just need alittle more. thats what it sounds like to me
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Dude also make sure that the harness is connected to the coil packs!
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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ok i got it yea a couple wires werent on all the way so now it runs good again
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