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Just curious, how many of you guys prime your car (put the key to the run position for a few seconds) before cranking it over?
I heard it is supposed to be better for your car?
I heard it is supposed to be better for your car?
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59Yea, I prime it42.37%25Nope, just fire her up33.90%20Sometimes.23.73%14
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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If i don't prime it it won't start up smooth and almost stall as i put it into drive. -
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i didnt know it was suppose to be better, anyone care to explain if it works and how?Comment
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I've never heard of doing this.
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ive always done it. just a habit, and it does seem to make the car start smoother and quicker.Comment
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I dont know much about it, but from what I have heard (someone correct me if I am wrong, or please expand) by priming your car you are getting fuel into the lines before cranking it. Apparently it is easier on your starter, and engine? Plus it supposedly makes it start smoother...Originally posted by firebird19_99 View Post
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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priming the fp bumps up the fuel pressure to what the engine needs to start correctly.1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
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Iduno... my car seams to turn over almost immediately regardless.
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so does mine...I sometimes prime it when I remember...only cause I heard its better though...Originally posted by Bonemaro View Post
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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I just developed the habit to prime it. I never really think about it, its just how i start my car.30th Anniversary Camaro<br />White with platinum pearl w/metallic midnite blue racing stripes.<br />SLP CAI, Flowmaster exhaust, Taylor wires, NGK\'s, Streetglow Undercar neon (blue)<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1352101\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1352101</a>Comment
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i dont have a keyless entry remote so i have to turn the key in the ignition in 5 seconds so the alarm wont go off. i usually do it before i sit down and it does seem to run better than when i sit and turn it on.Comment
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i do this sometimes, but mine fires pretty quickly regardlessComment
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i'm too excited when i get in my camaro to sit and wait a few seconds. i need to get her started so i can get on the roadWAWA-A-HOLIC
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i only do it if my engine has been apart and the fuel rails have been disconnected
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I prime her, and let it idle for 5 mins. at the start of the daymy other truck has a 50 cal mounted on itComment
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