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I just recently bought a 91 mustang 5.0 (my 83 got totaled) it was running great when I bought it a few weeks went by and now the idle is dropping really low when stopped it’ll even die at times I replaces the tps and iac checked for vacuum leaks and cleaned the throttle I don’t know what else it could be any help would be appreciated
 
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I forgot too add the specs it has a upgraded cam don’t know the specs on it but also has upgraded exhaust 24lb injectors
 

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Pull the codes. Did you do a base idle reset with the spout disconnected ? There a procedure that needs to be done when you replace the TPS or IAC.
 
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Here ya go..... Hope it helps.
Thread 'Base Idle Reset' https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/base-idle-reset.918550/
 
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