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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 09:15 PM
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Swapped a 01 coil pack motor into a 97 got the distributor in time idles fine but acts like its out of time when i give it gas and suggestions
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Old Dec 4, 2025 | 07:05 PM
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Exactly what did you use from the 01 motor...the injectors from the 01 flow less than the 97... the 0331 head on the 01 is not ideally compatible with the 97 exhaust
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Old Dec 4, 2025 | 07:52 PM
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Okay, so i should try swapping the injectors
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