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Old 06-29-2009, 05:00 PM
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i have a 87 coupe 5.0 here is my problem when i drive it, it will sputter through the gears like there is no power or gas to it i have replaced these parts so far timing chain, tps sensor, idle air sensor, fuel regulator, fuel filter, pick up coil in the distributor if you have any answers that might help i would be thankful
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Old 06-29-2009, 05:26 PM
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Stock 5.0? How do the spark plugs look? Adjustable or non adjustable fuel regulator.
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Old 06-29-2009, 06:38 PM
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STOCK 5.0 BUT HAS EAGLE RODS AND FORGED PISTONS, NONE ADJUSTABLE, SPARK PLUGS ARE NEW
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Old 06-29-2009, 06:54 PM
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If you still have the stock fuel pump or ignition coil, I would look there.
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Old 06-29-2009, 08:50 PM
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I HAVE A TWIN TURBO KIT ALSO SO I THINK I AM GOING TO GO WITH EITHER A 190LPH OR A 255LPH WITH 42LBS INJECTORS, AND YOU THINK THAT THE IGNITION COIL WOULD DO THAT TO THE CAR
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Old 06-29-2009, 08:52 PM
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so have the cap rotor wires and plugs been replaced recently??
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:05 PM
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yes new plugs and wires also had cap replaced about 3 months ago
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:22 PM
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have you pulled any of the plugs out lately to see how they look? are they fouled out or do they look ok? what is the plug gap?
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SPARK PLUGS LOOK GOOD DONT NO GAP DONT HAVE A GAP MEASURE ITS ALL IN STORAGE
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Originally Posted by stang6942
STOCK 5.0 BUT HAS EAGLE RODS AND FORGED PISTONS, NONE ADJUSTABLE, SPARK PLUGS ARE NEW
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I HAVE A TWIN TURBO KIT ALSO SO I THINK I AM GOING TO GO WITH EITHER A 190LPH OR A 255LPH WITH 42LBS INJECTORS, AND YOU THINK THAT THE IGNITION COIL WOULD DO THAT TO THE CAR
Originally Posted by stang6942
SPARK PLUGS LOOK GOOD DONT NO GAP DONT HAVE A GAP MEASURE ITS ALL IN STORAGE
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