
11-12-2009, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Beautiful Downtown Carver, MA
Posts: 857
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Originally Posted by 1980alfa
Sorry for the novice mistake, I didn't realize that you could place K&N filters on the 1980 model due to the large plenum setup. When I took a closer look I now also see the differences. First alpha ever and am still getting used to the different setups possible for my year.
As for wanting to switch to Carbs I was mainly interested since it seems like a simpler setup for a novice such as myself. I cant seem to get the car running right and I believe it has something to do with the SPICA setup not being configured correctly. At first I thought the issue was ignition related but i've replaced most all of the components involved and it still runs pretty rough at idle.
When I first start the car it fires right up but then idles like crap. I changed the plugs, wires, cap, rotor and replaced the dual pickup with a new single pickup. Still no luck although it's a little better. One thing I noticed is the fuel pressure warning light does not appear to work since its never on even when I first turn the key. If anyone has a direction you can point me in i'm all ears. This whole car is new to me as you can see by my Carb comments above. Thanks for the patience during my large learning curve.
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Hi again.
Does the car idle poorly after it warms up? Or always? I am going to ask just to get it out of the way, but are all the fuel filters new? What items have you "replaced" on the Spica unit already and why? Does the car run fine after idle? Good power, quick acceleration etc?
Was just up in Randolph today..... Off High street!
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