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roller rockers, car falls on its face HELP

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foxbody88stang

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i have an 88 stang converted to maf put 1.7 rollers on about 5000 rpm s it sputters not sure if its running out of fuel or valve springs r worn any suggestions let me know thanks
 

tmoss

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If you did not put fresh springs on it, I'd start there.
 

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agree. 1.7 rockers @5000 rpm on old stock springs equals poop. freshen em up
 
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