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Old 08-19-2010, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by fordboy5.0
well.... u can check ur pump relay i believe its under the maf on the passenger side in front of the strut tower
i got the fuel relay out how do i check it ......

i like it. It does its job quite well. Ive never had a problem with it
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Old 08-19-2010, 07:54 PM
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one simple way is to take one out that u know works and connect it or see if it clicks when u turn the key on. and what kit u got? i was thinkin of gettin the low boost set up for now haha.
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Old 08-19-2010, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by fordboy5.0
one simple way is to take one out that u know works and connect it or see if it clicks when u turn the key on. and what kit u got? i was thinkin of gettin the low boost set up for now haha.
which other relays fit it.

Ya i got the lower boost to see if i liked this brand. i picked up an old paxton unit. its pretty dependable. it runs it at 6 psi. im gonna upgrade when i get the money and i build up
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Old 08-19-2010, 08:37 PM
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u can use one that looks the same or the same prongs but yeah i might buy the vortech kit from lrs i hope i like it my car is stock except full exhaust and intake and 123,000 did u notice a big gain with the low boost?
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Old 08-20-2010, 01:53 AM
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idk what lead to you suggesting vapor lock in the fuel lines.. due to the temp of the motor the very first thing I would look at is the ignition module/PIP sensor. They both die from heat.

After you get it fired up, find your coolant leak. start with an oil change.
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Old 08-20-2010, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mattdel
idk what lead to you suggesting vapor lock in the fuel lines.. due to the temp of the motor the very first thing I would look at is the ignition module/PIP sensor. They both die from heat.

After you get it fired up, find your coolant leak. start with an oil change.
How do you check the ignition module . what should i be looking for with both of them?
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Old 08-20-2010, 10:02 AM
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wtf, all these posts and no mention of checking for spark?? check for fuel??? ect ect an old spark plug and a can of ether is all you need to see if it's a fuel or spark issue....
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Originally Posted by mjr46
wtf, all these posts and no mention of checking for spark?? check for fuel??? ect ect an old spark plug and a can of ether is all you need to see if it's a fuel or spark issue....
How do i test for spark or fuel???
I replaced the relay and i replaced the ignition control module. and still nothing.

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Old 08-20-2010, 08:13 PM
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so i found out it is most likely the fuel pump itself
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and what test did you do that confirmed that diagnosis???
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