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Old 09-19-2000, 03:33 PM
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Backfire after rebuild

I put a rebuild 2.8L in an 86 camero. It has a slight backfire . It also lopes at idle when cold but better after it warms. It is a stock engine,Any ideas?
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
How's the timing? Is it at 10 degrees advanced (BTDC) with the EST connector unhooked?

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Old 09-19-2000, 03:47 PM
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Have you checked the timing?

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i checked the timing after after putting the engine in. i'm sure it is adjusted fairly close. I will double check it again.
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