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Old August 10th, 2017, 8:31 PM
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Hello,

I have a 383 Stroker in a 1974 Nova. Runs great except .... When I open up the exhaust using my electric cutouts, the motor misfires like crazy. It misfires a little when they are closed but when open, it's horrible.

Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by mletson
Hello,

I have a 383 Stroker in a 1974 Nova. Runs great except .... When I open up the exhaust using my electric cutouts, the motor misfires like crazy. It misfires a little when they are closed but when open, it's horrible.

Any thoughts?
Would start with dist. cap and rotor, check spark plug wires next
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Might be sucking air through the exhaust




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