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Rough idle, miss at idle and under load NO power?

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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Car: 87 Formula
Engine: 350 tpi
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Rough idle, miss at idle and under load NO power?

Ok so heres what i got 87 firebird formula 350tpi, I just replaced the Pllugs, wires, cap, rotor, and took off the air pump and plugged the lines, set timing and 6* base no it runs like crap, idles rough, has absolutly no power at all and misses and bickfires under load any ideas?
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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Hi, has anyone helped you out yet? Still got issues with the car?
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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definately check the fuel pressure and spark quality at the ends of the wires. If it ran fine before all the work Id also double check that the wires are in the right order.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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I HAD a similar problem and all along it was my cap not on right /tight enough.... RAN LIKE CRAP. Also check the wires for burnt spots....
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