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Old 05-11-2009, 02:03 AM   #1
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Unhappy 93 trans am dies when given gas red hot exhaust manifolds

hi i have a 93 trans am i put a new opti distributor in old one went out after putting new distributor in car started running weird when given gas it wants to die car sounds more loud and deep doesent sound normal..and the exhaust manifold are getting red hot on both sides..cannot figure out whats going on any help?
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Old 05-11-2009, 11:30 PM   #2
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Re: 93 trans am dies when given gas red hot exhaust manifolds

Sounds like you are running dangerously lean.
Check fuel pressure and then get the injectors tested.
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Old 05-15-2009, 07:33 PM   #3
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Re: 93 trans am dies when given gas red hot exhaust manifolds

Or your timing could be off. Usually, the manifolds/headers get hotter or glow red when the timing is retarted. This causes the air/fuel mixture to still be burning while in the exhaust phase of the cycle. So, check your timing.
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Old 05-16-2009, 05:07 AM   #4
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Re: 93 trans am dies when given gas red hot exhaust manifolds

could also be a clogged catalytic converter
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:52 PM   #5
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Re: 93 trans am dies when given gas red hot exhaust manifolds

disconnect the exhaust at the crrossover and let us know what happens
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