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running rich: 2.8l v6 89 RS

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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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From: Storrs, CT
Car: Black 89 Camaro RS w/t-tops
Engine: 2.8L (173ci) v6
Transmission: 700r4
running rich: 2.8l v6 89 RS

my 89 v6 rs is running a bit rich...would a multispark MSD ignition system(i.e. 6A box and blaster coil) fix some of that problem...i want to get one anyway, but I was just wondering if it would help at all?

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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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The ignition upgrade wont change the rich condition at all. IF your rich enough to cause misfires the ignition box will reduce them some.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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running rich.....first thing id say is check timing, then check egr valve...when was the last tune up? mine is running rich too i believe, smells rich, and i get 12 mpg, and black smoke a 4000+ rpms....im pretty sure im running rich...OR just not burning the gas...i just checked my timing...its 5* advanced so i stuck it back to 0...seein if it changes anything, ill let you know....but the ehxuast didnt smell like it used to thats for sure
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Engine: LS1 - 346 ci
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Do the complete V6 Full Tune Up as described by TomP

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=162251
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