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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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So everytime the rpms get real high or i try to WOT the car starts to bog down. It seems like its starving for fuel. I thought it was my transmission for a while but i dont think it is. I have been using Sea Foam in my gas when i first bought it but lately i have not been using it. new carb maybe? Any help?
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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For starters, what carb is on it? What's the timing set at? What year car? What ignition system? There are a plethera of things that could cause it, but with a little information we can narrow it down pretty quickly.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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lol sorry, my bad. 1980 l82, stock ignition, stock q jet, dont know the timing and other stuff
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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A clogged fuel filter can cause these problems.
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