LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

i got it running there is a new problem

Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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when it dies the first time. if you prime the fuel pump 4 or 5 times. do this by turning key from off to run back and forth. will it fire right back up the second time and not sound like its gonna die. for some reason this sounds like a fuel pump to me. ive had gm optis last 200k twice. so im always skeptical when people say thats what it needs. everyone thinks thats whats wrong with these cars when theres a driveability issue. but thats just my opinion.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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The car runs now, he fixed that problem. He put gas in and changed the plugs now it runs and dont die out. But now it feels sluggish while giving it gas and he wants to know what is wrong now?
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Maybe a torque converter issue?
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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need more information. if i had a crystal ball id just rub it.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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why would it be a tq converter?

What other info you looking for?
He gave up all the info that he has
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by draggin97s10
need more information. if i had a crystal ball id just rub it.
ya i gave u all the info i have read from beging to end
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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well guys after getting 5 gals. of gas the car started right up but still ran like crap so i went and got sum plugs it took a hour to vhange them out and now it runs good so i took it for a test drive and i went to slam the gas the car did not move????? i know it needs a trans mount but w.e else idk...............
Only an hour????????
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Yep it was fast and his first time ever to do them on a bone stock exhaust manifold lt1. IT pays to have the right tools and the know how!
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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well i would beleive that either ignition or fuel is weak then. need to know what psi you have at the rails. that would be a good start.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by robsquikz28
Yep it was fast and his first time ever to do them on a bone stock exhaust manifold lt1. IT pays to have the right tools and the know how!
What right tools? The cut off spark plug socket thingy? Waste of money IMO
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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well guys i need some good info fast cuz im gunna start working on it again next week
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Originally Posted by 93FireBirD
well guys i need some good info fast cuz im gunna start working on it again next week
check your fuel pressure
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