1990 L98 stalling problem
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1990 L98 stalling problem
Hello everyone,
i just rebuilt the bottom end ( new pistons, crank, camshaft, bearings etc
-bored .030 oversize
-stock heads with new valve job
-camshaft from comp cams (set up at 0 degrees)
-gross lift .480
- duration@ .050 Intake 210degrees exhaust 220degrees
-all the sensors and gaskets are brand new
-brand new fuel pump and adjustable fuel regulator set to 45psi
-no vacuum leaks
-new spark plugs and wires with new coil
-ignition based time at 11 degrees advanced
-automatic transmission 700r4
- both pre converters removed along with main converter
-AIR system removed/blocked
- no speedometer or odometer
The car is stalling on me when i come to a stop or coasting to a stop
(did not stall on me before engine rebuilt). Does not have the power and acceleration i was hoping for. it also hesitates to accelerate.
Any help is much appreciated,
Danny C
i just rebuilt the bottom end ( new pistons, crank, camshaft, bearings etc
-bored .030 oversize
-stock heads with new valve job
-camshaft from comp cams (set up at 0 degrees)
-gross lift .480
- duration@ .050 Intake 210degrees exhaust 220degrees
-all the sensors and gaskets are brand new
-brand new fuel pump and adjustable fuel regulator set to 45psi
-no vacuum leaks
-new spark plugs and wires with new coil
-ignition based time at 11 degrees advanced
-automatic transmission 700r4
- both pre converters removed along with main converter
-AIR system removed/blocked
- no speedometer or odometer
The car is stalling on me when i come to a stop or coasting to a stop
(did not stall on me before engine rebuilt). Does not have the power and acceleration i was hoping for. it also hesitates to accelerate.
Any help is much appreciated,
Danny C
Last edited by Drautotech; Jul 26, 2017 at 09:13 PM.
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spoke the to comp cams today and they told me i should get the engine tuned to the new cam which means putting a hyper chip in it.
fuel pressure is at 45 psi and jumps up to 52psi with vacuum hose off
not sure about the iac counts i don't have a scan tool with me
should be 52 counts at idle i believe
speedometer and odometer has never worked since i had the car.
show 0mph and last known mileage
(i was told it could be the ccm)
fuel pressure is at 45 psi and jumps up to 52psi with vacuum hose off
not sure about the iac counts i don't have a scan tool with me
should be 52 counts at idle i believe
speedometer and odometer has never worked since i had the car.
show 0mph and last known mileage
(i was told it could be the ccm)
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spoke the to comp cams today and they told me i should get the engine tuned to the new cam which means putting a hyper chip in it.
fuel pressure is at 45 psi and jumps up to 52psi with vacuum hose off
not sure about the iac counts i don't have a scan tool with me
should be 52 counts at idle i believe
speedometer and odometer has never worked since i had the car.
show 0mph and last known mileage
(i was told it could be the ccm)
fuel pressure is at 45 psi and jumps up to 52psi with vacuum hose off
not sure about the iac counts i don't have a scan tool with me
should be 52 counts at idle i believe
speedometer and odometer has never worked since i had the car.
show 0mph and last known mileage
(i was told it could be the ccm)
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