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Starts hard hard and wont stay runing

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Ok so I have a new 306 short block with an Explorer intake, an E303 cam, 24 lbs injectors, I have removed the smog pump, added an EGR eliminator and block off plate, the car is till stock speed density. It will only stay runinng if I keep my foot on the gas lightly let go and it dies instantly I was planing on having a custom chip made for it and I thought I would be able to run it to adjust the valves, timing etc. with out any problems or will I have to wait till I get the chip made for it or can I take it to a tuner could they get it running with out a chip? Also what should my fuel pressure be at the regulator?
 

90mustangGT

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Check for vacuum leaks. Check timing. Check fuel pressure.

Very well could be the EGR stuck open.
 

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Vac-line-removed fuel pressure should be about 39 PSI.

Is the IAC functional?

Codes?
 
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