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Old Oct 21, 2001 | 06:08 PM
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From: tx,houston
why does the car die?

i tun the car on and it idles good i drive around it runs good i come to a stop for five seconds and it dies i dont know what is happening it just dies, i changed fuel filter i think the spark okay, i put new accel 8mm on the wires
my rotor though is lookin pretty ugly maybe the coints or contact , please give me some info i you have been through this hard time also. thankx

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Old Oct 21, 2001 | 09:28 PM
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From: Wilmington NC
Car: C1500
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
There is a sensor on your manifold right in the middle, it's a coolant sensor, that might be bad, just a thought though, I've never had that problem yet.

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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 06:03 AM
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From: Where the chicks absolutely LOVE the V-8 rumble!
Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
Check your fuel pressure. Also list what type of engine you have.

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K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Richmond 3:42 gears, Torsen HD Posi
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Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers. Z28 grille w/aftermarket lights, MacEwen whiteface gauges
NEXT UP: TBI & Suspension mods
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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 03:55 PM
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From: Tomball, TX
Car: 89 TTA
Engine: Turbo 3.8
Transmission: 200R4
My first guess would be the coolant temperature sensor like Keith said (only because I've had that exact problem and that was the cause )
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