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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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And Jonathan, how good are you at diagnosing a problematic motor?
I've never been the kind to overstate my abilities...

but I'm always willing to give it a try ~ what kind of vehicle (please don't say it's your truck)
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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lol it's the truck. I can't go full throttle without it falling on it's face and backfiring and popping. feels like the computer is pulling timing or something like that
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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hmm.... even on the stock memcal, with the throttlebody - it shouldn't do that.

how is it before you go full throttle?

keep in mind your throttlebody is your major liimting factor...

can you drive 3/4 throttle ok?
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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up to half is okay. 3/4 it starts to back fire and cough
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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I got a custom burned chip I should install and see if that solves it
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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why didn't you install that yet?

please do, and post up observed results.

then maybe I can help if there's persistent issue(s)
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Well he recommends 18 psi fuel pressure. Mines at 14. I'll install it tomorrow while I'm installing my new cluster
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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upping the fuel pressure can overclock the injector - what does your stock fuel pump put out?

if your factory pump puts out enough pressure you might be able to use an aftermaret fuel pressure regulator...
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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I have an aftermarket 255 lph pump that I'm putting in this winter. I don't know what the stock pump puts out but I do have an adjustable TBI regulator cap that I could put on at the same time
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Installed the chip this morning and it's like a whole new truck! Lol I'll the the adjustable TBI fuel cap this afternoon when I'm installing my cluster!

Thanks for the input Jonathan!
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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nice........... ^^^^^^^^^^^^



well i give a call here soon.... hope sir ed comes home.....
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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good to hear she's running better now jon
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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lol it spins the tires from a dead stop til second. nothing like it was before!
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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nice. whole new beast
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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going to go get ed now boys..... i kinda wanna cry but yet so damn happy..... its gonna be a hard drive
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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yay, eddie is finally gonna be back home
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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lol yes but man its a sad day.... today i mourn tomorow we celebrate........
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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mark did you get those stickers made? if not its not a big deal
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Who the hell is eddie?
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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marks car
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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glad that your finally getting eddie back mark!

On a sidenote, Install #2 isn't going so well right now! lol
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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eds home boys......
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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take pics!
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SylverSS/SC
glad that your finally getting eddie back mark!

On a sidenote, Install #2 isn't going so well right now! lol
whats install #2?
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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fired first crack
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