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idle problem since new engine install. video inside.

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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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here is a idle vid of my car since i installed my new engine. for some reason it wont idle smooth no matter what i do to it.

listen and tell me what you think is wrong.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...282440417f.htm
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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dont have the new flash palyer, but have you changed anything with your new engine. Does it run fine at part throttle and higher?
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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well first off... how extreme is the motor... and what is the lash set on the valves... to tight will idle quality and power...
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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just listen to to vid and then go from there. the car is a 96 trans am ws6
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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dude... what is the motor?? i need specs.... that video doesnt have the greatest sound quality... and for all i know you have this big *** cam in it.. and what about the valve lash???
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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oh, you saw it, it was just a joke. duh, it wont idle smooth. it aint gonna with that big *** cam.

sorry to rile you, i was just makin a funny. it is a NASTY 60over 350. thats all im gonna say. sounds pretty good eh?
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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i thought you were being serious or a complete idiot, one of the two... it sound alright... except for the exhaust.... put a full exhaust back on it.. is it a track car only??
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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.060 is the way to go on a lt1 block
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I bet its a pretty nasty ride...- nice paint too..
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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well, its not a lt1, its a pre roller sbc, double hump heads, lots of stuff. aftermarket th350, 4kstall, 4.10's. it should be a track only car but i like livin ragged. no mufflers even. thats 3.5in pipe down there lol.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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And carbed with makes it sound better.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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nice, sounds great =)
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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anyone wanna buy this car. its for sale. lost interest on it now. ??? dont know why, i want another dodge truck. anyone interested gimme a shout.
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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I thought you were joking..... ...sounds good, looks good,....although, to be straight with you....those rear tires are too small to be sticking way out like that....can u lose the spacers or are they offset like that.....not complaining, just some friendly advice man...btw..how many hp you think.???
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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not sure, on hp. its around 400. (only has 8-1comp) is built for nitrous or blower. i think i will put 200 shot plate on it.

wheels are just like that, am plannin on narrowed rear so i thought ahead.
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