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Old 12-24-2006, 04:50 PM
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I installed x303 cam last week and now Im having troubles. First off I have checked all my vacume lines and set my timing and the fuel pressure. That said the car falls flat on its face when I come to a stop, even though it will idle decent in the drive. I have never had a larger than stock cam so I guess Im asking the following. Should the timing be raised when using a larger cam? Its at 14 now.
Maybe I should go over valves again?
Should I set my idle higher? Its around 900
Sorry this is so chopped up. Thanks to any who can help.
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:03 PM
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x cams will not idle properly without a tune...
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:07 PM
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What kind of tune am I looking at? I need a tuner around St. Louis.
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:08 PM
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hit up a dyno tune place... im sure there are a few around you.
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:09 PM
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I will look into it next week, thanks for the advice.
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:20 PM
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on tuesday I'm going to Clinton,IL to get my car tuned.do you know where that is. Anderson Ford Motorsport is there. where are you located. I am 30 miles east of St Louis. There is also turboconnections in Edwardsville.
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:29 PM
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I have bought parts from Anderson Ford but I believe they are around four hours away. I would hate to pull my car that far, but I have heard great things about the tuner at Anderson. I think his name is Mike.
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:43 PM
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set your fuel pressure to 45psi
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Old 12-24-2006, 05:46 PM
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45 with or without the vacume line attached?
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Old 12-24-2006, 06:16 PM
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What size injectors do you have. A tune would definitly help fix your problem.
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