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Old Mar 1, 2001 | 12:29 AM
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From: illinois, united states
Car: 1991 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Why does it not idle sometimes??

My friends 88 Formula 305 TPI is experiencing an intermittent idle problem. THe car will run great for a while, and then all of a sudden, when you slow down to stop. It wont idle, just drop and die. All new plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. The timing is correct. The TPS is fine, it is correctly adjusted, could it be IAC?? I will try cleaning it first, but if it still doesnt idle, then how can i tell if the IAC is bad??? Or could this be fuel related? Possible fuel filter..injector problem..fuel related at all??? Any suggestions are welcome, it is dangerous when driving a car that dies without warning!!

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1991 WS6 Trans Am
Dark Green Metallic
Camel interior
305 TPI
TH 700-R4, Auto
T-Tops, PW, PL, PM
Keyless entry, alarm
Flowmaster Muffler
Monza Dual Tips
K&N Filter
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Old Mar 1, 2001 | 01:36 AM
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From: outerspace(maybe..pluto)?
try the fuel filter always start with the corect or cheapest thing first!!!

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356 9:1 compression
comp cams xe262 cam
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#1405 edlebrock 600
882 casting 202/160 valves
msd 6al
h.e.i. proform 50,000 volt vac. advance ditributor
700r-4 with 3.08 first gear and 3.23 posi 7 5/8 rear end.
b&m trans shift kit(will kill shifts...suck dong!!)
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