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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Unhappy HPX & rough idle?

So I installed my new HPX from ITP yesterday. Didn't run the truck after I did it other than to back it out of the garage. This morning especially at idle it feels like the engine is running a little rougher. Tach isn't bouncing around but when sitting at a stop light it almost feels like I have real light lope idle but the tack shows steady. Could this just be the sensors acting up with the new info or what?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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It should smooth out, and I bet it already has. I had a smoother idle after the HPX install, but not right away.

Edit : Make sure it is not leaking.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Mine took 2 days to smooth out but well worth it. I would also watch it for the first week for any leaks.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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yep, mine did that too then cleared up
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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That's because you're putting air directly in the HP oil rails. But I don't remember mine idling rough for very long. I seem to remember a few minutes tops.... It's been over a year since I put mine in, though. I remember the engine jumping around in the engine bay before the mods, and now it's barely moves around. Nice & smooth.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Nice to hear that there's hope. I checked for leaks last night after I did the install. I changed the oil at the same time. I'm gonna check it again this evening when I get home. Thanks again for the help!
 
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