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    So when I go to turn on my GP it cranks for like 6-8 seconds then it starts, we just replaced the fuel filter and it has a brand new battery, all plugs and wires are brand new and everything completely tuned up, anybody have any thoughts?
    98GTP 3.5in tips, headers, fenderwell intake, 180tstat...3.5pulley?
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    miles?
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    FPR bleeding fuel pressure
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    Quote Originally Posted by 01gpgt01 View Post
    FPR bleeding fuel pressure
    could be....OP try starting it but prime it 3 or 4 times first and see if it starts easier.
    2001 Regal GS, PLOG, 3" DP, 1.9's/L76 springs. 21* of timing on a 3.4"
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4THGENCAMAROFAN View Post
    miles?

    118K and its a 1998 I do turn it to the on position and prime it for 5-6 seconds then crank it and starts faster but you can still tell it takes a little bit
    98GTP 3.5in tips, headers, fenderwell intake, 180tstat...3.5pulley?
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    Starter or lim gasket, coolant and gas dont mix lol
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    mine was doin the exact same thing. It was a clogged fuel injector
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