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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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About 100 miles after getting my new Fidenza UL and ACT Street clutch installed, I started getting CEL for mis-fires. Usually cyclinders 1 , 2 , and 3. Its happened about 4 times in the last 200 miles and Im not sure why. Im figuring it could have something to do with the flywheel being lighter and affecting the starter / timing....... Im running Denzo IK22s. Anyone know of or have had this problem?
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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^ Dunno. sorry man. I havent ever heard of something like that happening before.
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Change your spark plugs.

Clutch has nothing to do with the fuel/ignition system
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:49 AM
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^^I agree. Your plugs are fouled. Change and enjoy!
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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let us know after ur plugs r changedif it cleared up. it should e the problem.
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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I dont think my plugs ar e fouled. Im running slightly rich under WOT but its not too bad. And I actually checked out my plugs about 2,000 miles ago and they looked fine. I never had mis-firing issues until now with the new flywheel / clutch. Im taking it in to get tuned tomorrow, and maybe that could possibly help. Anyone try or know of these Pulstart Pulse Plugs? They really worth 25$ each?
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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not sure, but keep us posted!!!
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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What is the gap on the plugs?
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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The gap is 0.32 . I know its smaller than stock, 0.44 but I never had a problem with it up until now.
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this is a first 4 me.. any updates?
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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One important thing I forgot to mention was that it only happens on start up. And only when its a cold start. Ive never thrown this code during driving.
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kirk212
The gap is 0.32 . I know its smaller than stock, 0.44 but I never had a problem with it up until now.
That gap should work fine assuming the plugs are in a good operating shape. WHat octane fuel?
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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93..... never lower
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