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G35driver

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Folks, i really need help. My gas tank is just like a root beer float with whole bunch of air bubbles? I am thinking my exhaust is clogged and creates too much back pressure. And most importantly, my car dies at high speed when i lift up for a test? Any idea on how to diagnose a clogged exhaust. I really need to fix it as i have no WOT for a long time....Many thanks.. :cheers:
 
Bubbles? Are you sure you connect the fuel line correctly? The line from the pipe should be on top connector on your fuel tank, and I am not sure how it can creates bubbles.
 
Is it a maxx? I put little o-rings under my tank were it srews onto the chassie, to help with the vibe. To check for a clog stinger i would take a allen wrench to the stinger. poke it inside. even better take it off and poke it. just to make sure what ever might be blocking in is not moved and blown back to clog ! as for the dieing out check the plug, replace if needed. Or just replace to kill that suspect. Set the needles to stock and retune from there. hope that helps-peace
 
To check for a clogged pipe... you could take it off, plug the pressure fitting with your thumb and blow in it... it's going to taste terrible.

As for foaming fuel, add a spray of armor all to the gallon of fuel. It really kills the bubbles. I made a movie of it. I shook the bottle prior to spraying, let you see the foam, sprayed 1 spray of armor all, shook it again, no foam.

http://www.rcpics.net/media/082804-ArmorAllInFuel-WMM.wmv
 
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