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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Default HELP!! ignition problem?ford lightning

just recently the battery on my 01 lightning took a crap so i replaced it. when i did i went to drive the truck 2 work and when i went to floor it, it started sputtering, almost like it was a miss or something.it hasnt cleared up, i tried changing spark plugs(gapped at 28/1000'ths)they r the tr6 ngk's i tried reflashing the computer and everything it hasn't helped at all...i had my mechanic plug his computer up to my port and we drove around and even at wot every parameter was running as it should nothing was showing a misread...i need help cause i dont want 2 give my truck 2 ford cause it's gonna cost a 1000 to get it fixed prolly thats what it was lasttime it went there....any help would be much appreciated...mods are 6# lower, afco dual pass heat exchanger, granatelli coilpacks and silicone boots, diablosport tune, pressure pin and flowmaster catback.....thanks to anyone that can try and help me!
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Have you pulled the chip out and seen if the truck still has the same symptoms?
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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The scanner didn't pick up any mis fires when you drove the truck? No codes in the computer?
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 05:43 AM
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none check engine code was only on cause i did the egr delete on it thats it...all gauges are spiking like they should on the scanner nothing was thrown off...
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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turns out the cats r clogged..ordered bassani mid pipe
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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Glad you got it sorted out...
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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how many miles do u have on it

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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how much is the mid pipe? does it eliminate the cats. I got the cat back bassani and x pipe but still got the 4 cats/resonator set up looking to change something

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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yea it was like 315 dollers and no cats or reso's....it has 86,000 miles
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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sweet thanks bro. how f-ing loud is it. mine has 66000 so I'm sure that i am due


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