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Old May 25, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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ideling problem while in gear

okay i have a 302 bored .30 over 280duration 512lift comp cam,edelbrock rpm performer intake, holly 650cfm carb, and headers and the transmission is a 3sp c6 automatic and when you put it in gear it will idle down and die its idling at about 1800-2000 maybe i need to get a stall converter for my tranny? thanks for answers
 
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Old May 25, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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check all your vac. lines and your pvc valve also the vac valve on the distributor (sorry cant think of the name). that's where i would start. check all your lines and check the psi on your lines too. vac leaks can do exactly what you are describing
 
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