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New engine..doesnt idle well when warm

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Finalyl got the mustang down the road... runs strong.. but when i push in the clutch at a stop sign the car either surges and dies, or just dies.. just wondering if this is what i hear about the computer eventually fixing.. or something i have to do.. ideas? Thanks

add ons- RPMII Intake, 70mm TB, B303 cam Aftermarket mass air calibrated to 19lb injectors, heads ported and polished with larger valves..
 

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See the "Surging Idle Checklist for help with all your idle/stall problems. The first two posts contain all the updates to the fixes. At last count there were 24 possible causes and fixes] for surging idle/stall problems. I continue to update it as more people post fixes or ask questions.
 
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