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88GTCONV

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ive got to get inspected this month, and i know that im running rich. I can smell it, Even though i just have the stock cat pipe, and flows. I was wondering how i can adjust the mixture so that its not so rich.
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How many miles are on your O2 sensors? Could be due for a replacement. I think they're only good for about 50,000 or so? Also, there are a few other little things you could do. Play with the TPS sensor, knock down your fuel pressure some, but these all affect the system differently.
 

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What he said, O2's, fuel pressure, TPS voltage, and if your running a lower thermostat that will cause you to run rich because the car never heats up enough to run in the right mode. I believe 180 is the temp where the computer gives the timing and leans the fuel to give it more power.
 
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