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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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backfiring

ok , i installed edelbrock headers, Now my car backfires through the tbi, wtf caused this, how do i fix it ANY suggestions or ideas???????????
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 04:01 PM
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Backfire thru the intake, usually means a lean condition, you didn't touch the timing did you?
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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Check for swapped plug wires and large vacuum leaks.
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 04:28 AM
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ok seeing how i took all the wires off, im HOPING this is the problem.....thanks for the help so far....for real. i dunno wtf id do if this board wasnt here. guess id shell out money to a shop for a simple error. i very well may have accidently turned the distributor in the proccess, ...everything under my hood was pushed and pulled at least 100 times lol
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