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    popping at low rpm

    Just got er done! supercharger is in and the car is running, but its not all right yet. I have the novi 1000, a bosch bypass valve, and the fmu, i think thats about all that would be of relevance. it idles really low at like 500 down to 300 and than will die after a couple minutes or less. and when i acclerate it will stutter and jerk kinda. but its all ok at higher rpm's like if im cruising at around 3000 and up and even under WOT. i really cant take it at wot all the way through the gears because its raining, but any idea on what i can look for with my symptoms? would a vacuum leak cause low rpm troubles but than subside at higher ones?
    sean

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    Could be a MAF issue, try "clocking" the meter to see if the idle stabilizes with it in any particular position. Also, what plugs ya running and what are they gapped at?
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    im just running stock plugs. i didnt mess with those. i thought the plugs would be an issue at wot where the spark would blow out and not at idle.

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    i'm thinking your running too rich at idle. but i donno considering i'm not a very good mechanic lol

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    Could need reclocking the MAF to get a better idle reading, but my first instinct is that your first few applications of boost pressure have blown off a vacuum line somewhere, maybe even popped the PCV valve out.

    You'll probably want to think about tiny zip-ties on all the vacuum line connections.

    Also under Dept. of Too Obvious But Check Anyway: make sure you didn't crush or blow off the discharge tube at either end, this creates a BIG vac leak under idle and part throttle.

    *Use ether, propane, or carb cleaner to find small hidden vac leaks.
    Chris

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