Engine doesn't run after plenum pull and few mods! HELP!

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vereshchak
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Joined: Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:58 pm
Car: 1990 300zx N/A
1990 300zx TT

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I forgot to mention, it will not idle at all anymore (sometimes at like maybe 500rpm if i try to straighten it out and let off softly..sometimes). I removed and cleaned my IACV so i was hoping for a better idle! Could this be due to the IACV or possibly my TPS needs adjusting?


nissanfreak12
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Car: 92 300zx 2+2 TT
Location: Denver, CO

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Yes on both. Also make sure your timing is 13° btdc +/-2°

nissanfreak12
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Joined: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:07 pm
Car: 92 300zx 2+2 TT
Location: Denver, CO

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Also make sure you do not have any boost leaks.

vereshchak
Posts: 74
Joined: Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:58 pm
Car: 1990 300zx N/A
1990 300zx TT

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Timing is set to 13 degrees. I have to give it another boost leak test but I replaced all the silicone hoses and couplers so Id expect even less leaks now. After work today hopefully I can adjust my TPS and IACV. Hopefully that will help because manually idling your car at every stop is pretty annoying!


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