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Yellow is dead!!! But now alive!

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Old 11-15-2010, 08:08 PM
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Yes I replaced the bad O2 sensor. Still unpredictable but I will eventually get to the bottom of it.
 
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What exactly do n/a/ cams do for the car and - are they set in the same as turbo cams coz i have access to 2 sets maybe
 
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N/A cams have higher lift and more duration. Yes you set them in exactly like you do the turbo cams. Then if you get the timing tool and dial them in you will be very happy.
 
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I can vouch for that. adding the N/A cams really seemed to wake my car up...
 
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Mine are still sitting in the garage. Someday....
 
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Mine are still sitting in the garage. Someday....
Mine too
 
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