THis is a COMMON problem that I've been facing since I "finished"my car last year. I have been all over the web forums talking to people about this. Here are the facts:
For the most part, only us guys with relocated batteries are having this problem.
Both guys with longtube and shortube headers have the problem
Bad grounds are usually in the mix
Starters usually won't help. I have a new one (and on the '93, the stock was a mini), and most everyone else I've talked to has the problem too, regardless of the starter.
Bottom line is that we are all facing this problem and should work together to find the solution. I am having an Auto-Electrical shop owner take a look at this problem Thursday, and I'll get back here and post results.
Do me a favor, find a digital voltmeter and check the voltage at the negative terminal. Mine was at -2.4, then it went down to -1.7 once I sanded the area where my battery is grounded, whic by the way, is at the gas tank strap (not a good place and plan on moving it)
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Red 1993 GT Street Machine
Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108
Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more
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