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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 07:41 PM
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headers on...engine shakes...missing cylinder?

okay i just put my headers on and the engine around 1500 is shaking, it sounds like its missing but will a mis fire cause the engine to shake? let me know any info appreciated = )

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1990 G92 5spd LB9 - 3.42

Accel Ignition/Wires (8.8mm), Advanced Timing, TB Bypass, Ported and Gasket Matched Plenum, Synthetic Motor Oil, 160 Thermo, TPIS Airfoil, K&N Air Filters, Centerforce I Pressure Plate and Clutch, Edelbrock TES Headers, Dual Cats, Edelbrock RPM Series Catback

14.4 @ 94mph w/2.0622 60ft

Soon To Come

AFPR, Underdrive Pulleys, Short Throw Shifter, Intake, Cam

6-0 Against Rustangs = )

RW91B4C is there anyway I can contact you? We have the same cars with almost the same times, it could be good to give some good tips to eachother
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 07:44 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
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Absolutely. Check all plug wires to insure they are on and on the right cylinder. If so, you may have done something to one of your spark plugs.

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82 Berlinetta, orig V-6 car, now w/86 LG4/TH700R4. 2.93 limited slip. Cat-back from '91 GTA, Accel HEI SuperCoil. AMSOIL syn lubes bumper-to-bumper. Daily driver, work-in-progress (LG4 w/'87 LB9 block, ZZ3 cam and intake, World 305 heads, Hooker headers & y-pipe, 3" Catco cat & 3" cat-back).
57 Bel Air, my 1st car. 0.030 over 396, 9.7 CR forged TRWs, Weiand Action+, Edelbrock 1901 Q-Jet, GK 270 cam, Magnum rockers, Jacobs Omnipack, 1-3/4" Hedders & 3" Warlock header mufflers, TH400 w/TCI Sat Night Special conv & Trans-Scat shift kit, LT MegaShifter, 3.08 8.2" 10-bolt w/Powertrax, AMSOIL syn lubes bumper-to-bumper. Best 15.1/95.5 @ 5800' Bandimere.
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Old Jun 23, 2001 | 01:24 PM
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put a crayon on each header pipe, if it melts instantly its fine, if not its bad.
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 01:47 PM
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Hey I fixed it, it was missing a cylinder, not as loud as my old RS was but definately barks when I get on her. I'm keeping her sleeper w/o any tips

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1990 G92 5spd LB9 - 3.42

Accel Ignition/Wires (8.8mm), Advanced Timing, TB Bypass, Ported and Gasket Matched Plenum, Synthetic Motor Oil, 160 Thermo, TPIS Airfoil, K&N Air Filters, Centerforce I Pressure Plate and Clutch, Edelbrock TES Headers, Dual Cats, Edelbrock RPM Series Catback

14.4 @ 94mph w/2.0622 60ft

Soon To Come

AFPR, Underdrive Pulleys, Short Throw Shifter, Intake, Cam

6-0 Against Rustangs = )

RW91B4C is there anyway I can contact you? We have the same cars with almost the same times, it could be good to give some good tips to eachother
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 05:11 PM
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Uhh, dont put a crayon on your headers, itll smell terrible..

Just get a wet rag.
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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 12:34 AM
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just lick it the fastest way
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