How to start a high powered TPI engine
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From: sweden
Car: GTA -89
Engine: Blown 415"
Transmission: 4L80E
Axle/Gears: Strange 12-bolt
How to start a high powered TPI engine
Hi...
Ever since I started to modify my engine its kinda hard to start when its warm. With my setup today I'll have to have 25-35% throttle to make it start otherwise its justs cranks and cranks...
Anybody elsa have this problem or know whats causing it?
Ever since I started to modify my engine its kinda hard to start when its warm. With my setup today I'll have to have 25-35% throttle to make it start otherwise its justs cranks and cranks...
Anybody elsa have this problem or know whats causing it?
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From: In a mint Third Gen!
Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
I was thinking maybe u needed a sheild for the starter when I read this, but you need throttle??
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From: Cincinnati,Ohio
Car: 1991 BandittII Firebird
Engine: 5.7 HSR
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
have you replaced your fuel pump relay?the relay could be bad and your will still start.
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From: Glenbeulah, WI
Car: 1988 Firbird
Engine: 406
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 4.10
I would guess you have leaking injectors that flood the engine when it is warm and sits for a few minutes. By giving the car 25% throttle you are allowing the gas to clear out and the car starts. Does the car start fine when its cold? Does the car restart fine when its warm and you shut it off and then immediately restart it? If these questions can be answered with a yes, then I believe you have leaking injectors.
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