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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 10:09 AM
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my car keeps dying

Recently my car has been starting right up idling fine then it just dies. It seems to stutter then die. i was wondering if anyone knows what the hell it is. Thanks

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88 Firebird TBI(WS6),TH700R4 - Open Element, Catco 2 1/2 High Flow Cat, K&N filter 14*4 element, 2 3/4 pipe with flowmaster 80 series with 2 1/2 inch turndowns, 180 Stant thermostat, Accel cap and rotor, L98 cam
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Old Nov 24, 2001 | 11:44 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: GMPP 350 HO w/TBI
Transmission: 700R-4
Axle/Gears: 10-bolt w/3.73s
is it getting gas? sound slke it is running outof gas, and just sputtering dead. make sure that the fuel pump and all that is working, and make sure that theer is gas getting to the engine.

have you checked for spark? go through the normal check list for what will make the engine die (fuel, spark, etc..) and get back to us.

-brian

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GMPP 350 HO crate engine - 454 TBI, MSD ignition, SLP exhaust, everything is new
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 09:20 PM
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Similar to what mine does, you know how the RPMs jump right when it first then falls back to normal? Well, mine keeps falling and dies, unless you stomp on the gas RIGHT away. A freind of mine told me IAT sensor can cause this, but hell if i know why. I might try itanyway i can't imagine they cost much.

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88 Camaro (The mighty LO3 SC!)
305TBI/700R4/2.73/125,XXX miles
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Bosch Platinum plugs
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Old Nov 27, 2001 | 06:04 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. Your fuel pump or filter is probably bad.

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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops

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K&N Open Air Filter, Partial TBI mods, 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. Spectre valve covers and accessories, Z28 grille w/aftermarket lights, MacEwen whiteface gauges
NEXT UP: the rest of the TBI mods & Suspension upgrades
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