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Old 09-30-2007, 12:22 PM
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Ok i started my car up last night and every time i rev it it backfire .Has any one had this issue 89 mustang 302
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Old 09-30-2007, 12:58 PM
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It backfires? Or the exhaust pops as the idle unwinds?
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:32 PM
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it backfires when reving up not when it drops
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:44 PM
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Wierd.. What are your mods?
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:59 PM
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Old 09-30-2007, 05:28 PM
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could bad spark do it
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Old 09-30-2007, 10:32 PM
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clean your MAF with electrical contact cleaner.

Then check your spark plugs.
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