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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Car: 86 IROC
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: JUNK
Axle/Gears: 3.73
WHATS WRONG NOW

OK I checked the fuel pressure and it was 22psi.. Not enough for 305 tpi. $350.00 later new GM fuel pump. Still has 22 PSI. Ok now he said I need new regulator. $58.00 later new regulator. Still 22 PSI. OK I probably didnt need a new pump or regulator, But oh well, I got em. Still 22 psi. I am running outta money. What next???? Any Ideas??? Also new fuel filter

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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: 350 vortec
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: not the best not the worst
Re: WHATS WRONG NOW

yeah how about fuel filter...
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Re: WHATS WRONG NOW

new filter too
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Car: 83 TA
Engine: goodwrench 350
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Re: WHATS WRONG NOW

Originally Posted by quickbrad
new filter too
New fuel pressure gauge....
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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From: Leander,TX
Car: 84 Z28 / 88 Trans Am / 87 base
Engine: L69 H.O. / 468 BBC / 2.8 v6
Transmission: 89 700R4 / TH375B / 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 open / 3.23 posi / 3.42 open
Re: WHATS WRONG NOW

is the car not running or is the pressure gauge just the issue?
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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Re: WHATS WRONG NOW

Originally Posted by duckmanquacker
is the car not running or is the pressure gauge just the issue?
The car is running but not very well
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