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Problem w/ my LO3

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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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From: Phelps, NY
Car: 87 Firebird Formula, 97' GMC Sierra
Engine: LT1, 4.3 Vortec
Transmission: T-56, 4L60E
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Problem w/ my LO3

Hey guys, the other day I started changing the plugs in my 91' Firebird base with the LO3 and a 5 speed. Well i got the front 3 on the drivers side changed and then I couldn't get the rest b/c our floor jack went to heck. Anyway I started the car to move it back into my driveway and it started noticably faster than before, but the engine ran really rough, I mean it sounded like it had a huge cam and it whined like it had a supercharger. It ran like that until the rpms jumped and came back down. Then it just idles and misfires quite a bit (check engine light comes on soon after which never happened before), even more noticable when giving it gas. It has also started letting a light smoke out of the exhaust when idling (like its burning oil), which gets a lot worse when you give it gas (also never did that). I checked to make sure I put the wires all the way on and I only took one wire off at a time so I really doubt I put them on in the wrong spots. I also made sure everything was put back on the air cleaner setup the way it was. I also drove it around the block and the throttle was very sensitive to changes. I'm not sure what I did or what so any help would be great, Thanks for ANY help.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Car: 91 RS
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Re: Problem w/ my LO3

well first finish changing all the plugs if that hasnt cured it then you have a plug wire in the wrong spot or one that isnt actually seated
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