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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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I recently had a cam put into my car and ever since i got the car back the car stalls out in reverse alot and the brakes do not work all that great, i was talking with one of my teachers at school and he told me that i might need to instal a vacuum canister, i dont want to sound like an idiot but where exactly would i instal it and how do i know what size or type of vacuum canister i would need
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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If it's the cam in your sig, I don't think you should need a vacuum canister. With a good tune, it shouldn't have any of the problems your describing.

The vacuum canisters used to be pretty common on sb chevy's with long duration hydraulic or solid street cams, but not so much anymore with the gen III motors/roller cams. Sounds like your teacher is old school.

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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nothing wrong with oldschool...but times have changed a bit...I would say its just the tune...refine it and I think you will be pleased!

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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:33 AM
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i got the car tuned after the cam went in the car
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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Then you need to take it back to whomever tuned it and let them know the tune still needs some work.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Get it retuned. It could take a few hours to get it perfect.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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ok kool thanks man
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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yeah that is pretty old school.. but yeah go back and let them no and they should take care of you
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actually as of now my car is at the body shop and im trying to get them to take care of a leak that has been going on since theyre worked on my car in july
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