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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Just put on the LSXrT intake and when I started it up, it idled at 2100 rpm. Headers were also glowing red! What should I look for? No check engine light.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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What TB are you using?
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Right now an edelbrock. I also have a Holley and it does the same thing with it.

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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Probably a vacuum leak. The lsxrt are known to have problems with that.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Doesn't surprise me. I don't have much confidence from Comp Cams anymore. Any idea where most of the leaks are located?
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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No idea but bgray has a thread all about his in this section some where. Should only be a few pages back as I saw it not too long ago.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I fought mine for almsot 2 years, I literally just removed it the other day and pissed on it on my grass.

What a Piece of **** product.

For your issue tho, It sounds like you have a Leak. I had 2 warped intakes, super common. Get a can of aerosol brake cleaner andand spray it around the base when its running. If the idle flares...its leaking!
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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you will need too retune also. mine flares over 2000 on startup and idles up a little coming to a stop. off idle part throttle sucks also.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Sprayed carb cleaner around base and the idle went up. Guess its leaking. Any idea on fixing it? Maybe use RTV instead of FAST gaskets?

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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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Got it to work. I used RTV sealant and the FAST gaskets. Noticed minimal warpage also. I put the RTV ON IT. Bolted it down to 45 and let it sit for 45 minutes then tightened it all the way.
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