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cougar runs lean and idles crazy HELP!!!!

hey i put a 5.0 ho in my 88 cougar but since then it runs lean and i dont know what it is.  also it idles like crazy it surges then goes to normal surges then normal over and over HELP!!!!
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'88 cougar 331 supercharged build in progress
'95 Blazer solid axle swapped 4X4- daily driver

cougar runs lean and idles crazy HELP!!!!

Reply #1
Run codes yet?
What size injectors?
SD or mass air?
Did you upgrade the fuel pump?
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cougar runs lean and idles crazy HELP!!!!

Reply #2
sounds like a map sensor or vacuum leak, but if thr rpm's rhythmically go up and down while idling it's usually map related (if you have a speed density setup... i think :))


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cougar runs lean and idles crazy HELP!!!!

Reply #3
Check your TPS voltage.(should be between .85-1.0 volts) on the
green wire with the key  on engine off.

How are you checking the A/F??? ( wideband or noise)




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cougar runs lean and idles crazy HELP!!!!

Reply #4
If it's SD what cam is in it?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.