sputters and shuts off

[white91240]

after i swaped my transmission for a 5 speed everything works but when i start the car i have to give it gas to keep it started i took off the pipes from the headers and plugged the holes would that have anything to do with it??

[SOHCSE]

Did you remove your O2 sensor? That would cause some issues.

[white91240]

nope thats still on there but i think im gonna change it would it act like that if my cad converter is clogged??

[SOHCSE]

Hrmmm, not sure. Almost sounds like you have a vacuum leak somewhere

[white91240]

yea im pretty sure thats what it is but i really dont want to put that emissions **** back on thanks for the input