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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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im new here i have a 96 f bird with the lt1 just put headers on it and deleted my cats im having a bad vibration in gear im so lost on what it could be i need some help

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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Since you just added headers, you might have burned up a plug wire.
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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i thought about that but i would have a miss fire and i dont it only happens when the car is in drive and stops when its above 3000rpm
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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make sure your exhaust isnt rattling against the floor
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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Some long tubes touch the floor, i had to clearance underneath for my pacesetter LT's.
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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ill look at it tomaro but i dont think it is i have shorties on it ty for the help guys ill let you know
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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thanx for the help i found out the header was hitting the frame
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Stock motor mounts were probably sagging, you should replace them with new or poly mounts.
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Stock motor mounts were probably sagging, you should replace them with new or poly mounts.
will do im guna run up to summit racing its always nice having that place only a block away from the house
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