I just got done installing the im spacers but I have really rough idle and it won't run. I getting back fire and smell gas from the exhaust.

Raz had the same problem but wouldn't tell the community what it was and how he fixed it...

I'm stuck

 

Is the backfire/popping also coming from the intake?

 

Yes it is

 

The intake manifold isn't sealed properly then. You're probably gonna have to take the intake manifold back off and re apply the sealant better than you did before.

Did you wait for the sealant to dry before starting the car by the way?

 

Yes. I did achidentally move the valve in the throttle body when I was cleaning it. I heard that it messes up the tb timing?

 

Is there Any way to fix this?

 

That wouldn't cause it. You have a vacum leak somewhere after the throttle body.

 

I don't think it is the tb timing because I am not throwing a code. I found a small bit of moisture where the throttle body ends and the intake manifold begins... So I'm going to redo it and report back

 

the im spacers come with an auto cam upgrade lol

on a serious note ...

tb timing would'nt cause the car not to run at all .. i would re check every thing and make sure you did everything right ... check the vias/maf all the censors everything

at what point does the car die ?

 

You'll get it, it is probably what Essential said...GL....

 

It starts up and immediate dies without throttle

 

wtf lol ?

make sure your maf is hooked up and your intake piping is all hooked up right

 

Not to sound cocky, but I know for a fact that I'm right. I've swapped intake manifolds enough times to know what certain symptoms mean. if I'm wrong though, I will admit it ASAP.

 

what i am confus about is how the idle is rough when it dies right after he turns it on lol

jussayinnn

 

Ok i talked to Cory and I forgot to do a step. There is a bracket in the back of the IM. I didn't see or feel it resting on anything but I took it out anyways. Hopefully that was the little grimlen. I also resealed everything really thick this time. Wish me luck. I'm about 10 min away from turnin the key.

I also want to add that Cory is awesome for the customer service he provides. This alone is worth the money. He spent lots of time helping me trouble shoot. I'd suggest printing out Cory's instruction as he has figured out through much trial and error all the little things that need to be done that you wouldn't know otherwise.

My mistake to do this without reading his detailed instructions first

 

I know your G through the Ghustle Thread and your mechanic skills are up there...

 

 

If you keep your foot on the gas to keep the car on, once the car warms up a little it will stay on by itself. But of course as stated, will idle rough.

 

ahh i see

 

Usually, the first thing people do is toss that bracket after the intake manifold comes off the first time. But anyways, that definitely was the cause of your vacum leak. Glad you got it figured out though and I'm glad that cory helped you out. Good business practice there.

 

Success!!!! Woo!!! **** yeah!

 

Glad you figured it out Eggy, IIRC Raz76 also forgot this bracket and then figured it out, LOL. Those damn tricky brackets, LMAO. Glad it was not a TB issue

 

Thanks to Cory and that stupid bracket she is running like a champ!

 

Congrats Eggy, give it a few days and then give us pictures and your review.

Should be Happy hours in Cally go have a couple of beers and relax

 

thanks

its always the small things.

now go let her rip

 

hahaha im already one step ahead, beer is cracked and netflix playin haha

 

post results please.

 

ill post results tomorrow after i drive some more. I want a objective view not influenced by the excitement of the successful instal after such a scare.

 

Great Idea