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Posted by naked5.0notch (Member # 14058) on :
 
My 90 notch is running and need some help checking over the vacuum lines being routed correctly and get it running the best it can before smogging it
. Info on engine stock 302 with e303 cam, 97-down explorer intake upper/lower, mac cold air intake, jba headers, and 19lb injectors.

It starts and seems to idle fine but not sure on timing being correct and unsure on the correct idle speed for manual, was an auto mustang converted to t5 with a9p ecu. also when i attempt to drive it starting in first gear it surges and sputters

located in dublin and need help in the next two days

[ 2016-04-22, 08:37 PM: Message edited by: naked5.0notch ]
 
Posted by jo_arce02 (Member # 11777) on :
 
reset base idle...google the procedure.
 
Posted by naked5.0notch (Member # 14058) on :
 
Will do. Would that help with the driveability off idle ?
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Well u should use a timing light a worthy investment if you plan on owning an older car such as this.
 
Posted by naked5.0notch (Member # 14058) on :
 
Already have a timing light, can't remember the exact spec if it's 10 degrees btdc or 12.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Smog is 10 +or-2*

Performance it's about 14* on 91 octane.
 
Posted by naked5.0notch (Member # 14058) on :
 
What's the best octane then for fox bodies ?
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by naked5.0notch:
What's the best octane then for fox bodies ?

87 octane is fine. Also, does your cold air intake have a CARB number? if not, swap in the stock air box for smog.

[ 2016-04-19, 10:18 AM: Message edited by: 92_5.0 ]
 
Posted by naked5.0notch (Member # 14058) on :
 
Yes has the carb eo number sticker on the intake
 
Posted by naked5.0notch (Member # 14058) on :
 
It passed
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Fostang:
Smog is 10 +or-2*

Performance it's about 14* on 91 octane.

Smog is 10 +or- 3* now.
 
Posted by Martinna (Member # 12493) on :
 
^^^^ guy above is right, but you always want to run as little timing as possible. Run 7 degrees. The less timing you run, the less hydrocarbon and NOX numbers will be!! Always retard your timing as much as possible for smog.
 




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