b18a engine swap problems!!!

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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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the swap is all done b18a into 89 crx si, converted to obd 1 using boomslang harness. cut of resistor and soldered all wires together, obd 1 distributor and injectors. go to start the thing and idles perfect, BUT WHEN I REV IT IT GOES TO ABOUT 1000-1500 AND DROPS DOWN TO 500 AND REPEATS!!! over and over and over!!!! i threw a code 14 which is IAC VALVE could this be the problem or what else could it be!!!! im lost any one else with the same problems. so close i just want to drive my crx
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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yeah......that definately could be a problem. sounds like you either need to change it out or try to find a vacuum leak somewhere.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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im running 19 on my vaccuum gauge which is normal so thats out.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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IACV and IAT plugs switched?
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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another thing when i remove my tps i can rev it to 2500-3000 grand and then it fluctuates 2500-3000 over and over maybe its that!!! thing i pulled the engine from my 92 integra and everything worked perfect...
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