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

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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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today i just got my headers put on, but when i picked up my car and drove a little while through town my car was backfireing! i was wondering if that was normal when you get headers put in. Im wondering will it eventually go away or were they installed incorrectly. Oh i put LTs on it to let yall no. Someone help please
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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My car when i put headers on it did not backfire, idk backfiring is usually bad news lol
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Oh man thats not good to hear. what do you think it is? it was fine before the headers
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Im thinkin they didn't put the plugs back in right or somethin cuz it feels like its down on power. Im gonna check them will it cools down. what do yall think
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Plug wire is switched would be my guess--firing in wrong order
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Originally Posted by Harleyguy
Plug wire is switched would be my guess--firing in wrong order
^ that, or a burned plug wire. common problem if they didnt take the time to route them away from the headers.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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problem solved it was my plugs...now i can enjoy my new headers it sounds freakin sweet
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