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2.8L,MPFI engine lopes during idle

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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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Car: 87 Firebird
Engine: 2.8l-(350 on the way)
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2.8L,MPFI engine lopes during idle

Hello,
Can someone out there tell me if they have had this problem with there V6-(2.8L mpfi)..The engine idles at fast idle after start up then gradually decreases in RPM-(normal);then , around 500rpm to 800rpm ,the engine begins to rise and then lower speed and sometimes it seems like it wants to stall.When the accelerator is depressed quickly,the engine rpm drops alot then picks up(it isn't a quik throttle response).Spar plugs were changed,distributor cap and rotor next,then fuel filter.
Can someone direct me in the right direction?
Thanks guys!!!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Car: 1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: LS1 - 346 ci
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Check the timing.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 01:01 AM
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if you didnt change spark plugs in that scene as well then I'd suggest looking at that as well.... my car did the same when it needed a new O2 sensor also...

check your TPS and IAC, there's a tech article on it, you can find them from the main page.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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also check and make sure everything on the dizzy is working properly.
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