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Discussion in 'High Tech Retrofits' started by Zedzag, Jun 30, 2009.

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  1. Jun 30, 2009 #1
    Zedzag

    Zedzag Veteran Member

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    The LQ4 is alive again and this time it's injected! After a lot of searching and sourcing parts, I finally got everything I needed to start up the beast with factory EFI. This was a major hurdle as I had nothing to start with(long block only) and I'm relatively EFI inept. She still doesn't idle unless I crack the throttle and raise the RPM to around 1000 but that may be due to the stock tune and my 228/232 cam. Maybe I have to drill the throttle plate?
    I'll see if I can get a vid up soon.
     
  2. Jun 30, 2009 #2
    Dangerous Drew

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    Congrats.

    I'd try to fix it in programming. Don't drill the throttle body blade; from what I've heard it's not easy to find replacements. ;) What PCM are you running?
     
  3. Jun 30, 2009 #3
    Zedzag

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    I'm using a foctory 2000 LS1 6spd pcm. I'll get my buddy with HP tuners down to see if he can tune it up...it needs it!
     
  4. Jun 30, 2009 #4
    Dangerous Drew

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    Yeah, that cam's not terribly big, ought to tune right up. Pull a little fuel at idle in the VE table, bump the idle up a bit, oughta run fine.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2009 #5
    Zedzag

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    POS71RS

    POS71RS Moderator Staff Member Lifetime Gold Member

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    ooooooooooh... them vids are sexy.... that thing sounds great!
     
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    Aceshigh

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    I just have one question.

    Where do I get a pair of snazzy socks and thongs like that?? :crazy:
    Just kidding.

    EFI is nice isn't it. :cool: I have an LS1 in mine also.
    Why did you go carbed in the first place anyways??
     
  8. Jul 1, 2009 #8
    scrapmetal

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    Sounds nice!
     
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    John Wright

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    Plus One!....save the drilled holes for throttle blades in carbs...LOL


    Congrats on getting the beast up and running on EFI.
     
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    1st and goal

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    Nice, sounds good :bowtie:
     
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