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Old 09-21-2007, 08:02 PM
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Default Running super lean????

Just did a '96 Cobra dohc swap in my 97gt. I'm running tr6's gapped at .035" which is one step colder and closer gap than factory. I installed a set of BBK LT headers with the motor swap. The plugs are all white. Could the LT's be the culprit of my problem? Do I need a tune with LT headers? I just bought BR7es's for now which is 2 steps colder to hold me over. What do I do? Thanks
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Old 09-21-2007, 08:16 PM
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with just doing a swap i would say i personaly would take it to the dyno just to make sure the a/f is right
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Old 09-21-2007, 08:37 PM
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with just doing a swap i would say i personaly would take it to the dyno just to make sure the a/f is right
I put in the cobra computer and wiring! It should be good to go. I drove it up and down the highway with no issues.
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Old 09-21-2007, 10:20 PM
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are the plugs your running stock for that engine. if not try the stock plugs for the new engine at the correct gap
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Old 09-21-2007, 10:43 PM
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are the plugs your running stock for that engine. if not try the stock plugs for the new engine at the correct gap
No, they are one step colder and gapped smaller!
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Old 09-22-2007, 01:13 PM
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with just doing a swap i would say i personaly would take it to the dyno just to make sure the a/f is right
+1, just for safetys sake throw it on a dyno/a/f meter. Anything could be happening, espcially with a brand new motor install, cobra computer or not.
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Old 09-22-2007, 04:48 PM
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i had longtubes with stock tune, stock plugs and i was fine on my 2v. im also running tr6's now and im still fine but i do have a tune
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