D16a/y8 build backfire

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Mar 30, 2014 | 09:00 AM

mangogsr

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D16a/y8 build backfire

I recently acquired a 98 civic with a d16a block and the original d16y8 head and it backfires when warm, at idle. I've spark plugs are good, dizzy/cap an rotor are good. Could it be timing? Thanks

Mar 30, 2014 | 10:30 AM

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Re: D16a/y8 build backfire

Yes recheck both cam and ignition timing

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