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Backfire Thru Intake

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1987BlackFox

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Im new to the fox workd and I recenty purchased a 87 gt and as far as I can tell its all original. My problem is when I get in a go to take off it backfires thru the intake and then takes off. If possible can someone point me in the right direction on how to fix this problem. Thanks in advance
 

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check your timng and for vacuum leaks
 
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