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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 09:57 AM
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Hi everyone...I was wondering if you could help...I did a 2.8, 3.4 conversion on my 89 firebird...and now it hesitats when the engine is warm...it wants to cut out everytime I give it gas...until about a certain speed...then it runs better...anybody know what that could be?
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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 10:39 AM
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Could be a few things... I assume when you did the swap, you took care of a major tuneup (as in, not re-using old plugs or old wires or old air/fuel filters), so- how's the timing?

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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 12:24 PM
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Yes I did all that...the timing is of alittle..so I know that is some of it..but it kind of cuts out...could it be the dist....or O2 sensor?

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Old Mar 23, 2001 | 07:52 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. It was my O2 sensor.

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