Engine problems 89 vette L98
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Engine problems 89 vette L98
Hey guys i have a 1989 vette with L98 tpi motor and I recently started having problems with my engine. Sometimes when i floor my car and get some tire spin the motor just cuts of as if im not getting enough fuel or something? and when I let up on the gas it goes back to normal? Can anyone help me out here? Its completely stock.
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Hey guys i have a 1989 vette with L98 tpi motor and I recently started having problems with my engine. Sometimes when i floor my car and get some tire spin the motor just cuts of as if im not getting enough fuel or something? and when I let up on the gas it goes back to normal? Can anyone help me out here? Its completely stock.
- Fuel filter
- Furl injectors
Does it only happen when tires spinning???
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i changed my fuel filter about 4 thousand miles ago and my check engine light is on because my car is now running rich? Fuel injectors is what i thought also but i want to get some other opinions?
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Yea exzactly when I have a little under half tank and I slide in corners it cuts off...so that normal with C4? so is there any way to fix that or will I just have to make sure I have a half tank or more to eliminate this problem? I changed my fuel pump and the strainer about 5 years ago.
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the car does not stall just cuts off for a little and as soon as i let up on the gas its fine and i step on it again to make sure and its all back to normal. Do you guys have any recomm on which type of fuel injectors, remember im fully stock but i do want to enhance the performance on my vette.
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This is not likely an injector problem. Don't just throw parts at it. You could start by getting a fuel pressure gauge and taping it to you windshield. See what is happening when/if you can duplicate the problem.
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