Slow start and jumpy on startup until warm

TTUhouston

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So, this just started yesterday but for the first startup of the day is super slow. When it does startup the idle is pretty bouncy for a few seconds. If I rev it for a sec it is normal and i can turn the car off and it starts right back up. If I try to drive it bogs first then goes until its warm.

To me it screams fuel maybe a leak or something in my new setup or at the fuel pressure regulator? I dont see any drips anywhere so it seems fine. Going racing tomorrow, car runs great once warm. Any ideas?
 

TTUhouston

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it sat for 2 weeks probably since driving. happened the first 3 times starting over the last 2 days (when sitting over 10 hrs). battery?
 

TTUhouston

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40,000 miles. I may put a battery charger on it in the morning before i go racing.
 

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This happened to me a few times after changing fuel system. Dont know if same issue. I started to turn on car with out cranking it for 10-15 seconds everytime. Fixed issue & never happened again.

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TTUhouston

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hah that is the same thing I have been doing today. I prime fuel pump once, turn off key, turn back on, and it starts fine. Funny!
 

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Cars on E85 have a harder time starting in cooler weather. As we get deeper into fall if this gets worse contact your tuner. They have a few tricks they can do to help it fire faster.

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Thanks Riddick, I will contact Lund today. I never knew that was a thing.

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