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Old 04-23-2009, 03:41 PM
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i have a stock 1988 blazer 4x4 with 4.3 V6 fuel injection automatic. Its not as responsive when I give it gas anymore and it runs a lot quieter at an idle. Is there anything that can be done besides exhaust to bring it back up to speed.
 
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an exhaust wont bring it back to life, trying doing a tune up, changing the oil, fuel filter and run a can of sea foam through and also change the air filter then you should be good.
 
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alright sounds good. I was scratchin my head because it used to run like a charm and had that good "roar" now the past week or so it seems like a different car
 
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Does that seafoam stuff really work?
 
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alot of guys swear by it, if you do a quick search youll be able to find the steps on how to use it and a ton of testimonials from guys.
 
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