holanae
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Worked with Ron mid December to get a Firecore distributor and OE style ignition module installed. Took it to the tuner and put out 310/390 with timing at 25 and 38 at 2,400rpms. While on the dyno, we started having starting issues, and you could even see it on the plot curves. Prior to the dyno runs, I had never had a starting issue. It would start up on the first try cold or hot. Got it home and it wouldn't start. My tuner came over after work and we diagnosed it as the ICM went bad. I replaced the ICM and it started right up. Took it around the block and did a small burn out and it died. Got it started and back to the house. Turned off and wouldn't start. Burned up the ICM. Replaced it with another ICM and that one crapped out also. Right after a burn out. Spoke with my tuner and Ron, and they both stated to install a MSD. Installed a MSD Street Fire, and started right up. Did a small burn out in the drive way and the car started idling higher at 1,500 to 2,000 rpms. Turned off, gave it a few minutes, check everything. Started it back up and drove around again. Everything was fine until I did a full throttle kick down going down the road. Car started idling again at 1,500 rpms. Luckily the msd is a little more rugged so it didn't burn up this time, but something is definitely wrong. At this point, I've replaced the ignition module and coil. The only thing left to replace is the distributor. That's the only thing my tuner messed with during my test and tune session. Ron has been a huge help, but this one has me stumped. Could there be anything I am missing. I am leaning toward the distributor, but I can't see what it could be. It's just a magnetic pickup. I have inspected the inside of it and the wires. Nothing looks out of place.
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