Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

I have a 96 GSX 5 speed. Everytime I Push the clutch down and let it go, the idle drops to about 500, sometimes even stalls. What could this be? Bad sparkplugs, or Battery/altenator??? let me know. Thanks a lot

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

Is the car throwing any codes of any sort? Have you changed anything lately? What aftermarket parts do you have on the car?

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

Well I just bought the car off a dealer auction. When I 1st saw it, I looked at it and it was fine. Then some idiots changed the spark plug wires, so that ppl think the car is messed up so they can buy it, but I bought it instead. So now the check engine light is on. The car has a cold air intake, and it looks like it has a manual boost controller. Boost goes up to 15 lbs. Might be the stock BOV ???

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

Does the car idle rough all the time or just when the clutch is depressed? Try pulling the one wire at a time while the car is running to see if you are getting spark at each plug. Just be careful not to shock yourself.

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

Problem fixed. We changed the spark plug cables and the head gasket. Works fine now. The car was bought with a blitz bodykit and a really ricey rear wing. Thinking about installing stock 98 eclipse bumpers and lights. Should I do this, cause the car looks way too ricey for my taste.

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

It's your car man, if you don't like the looks, change it to what makes you happy.

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

I love the stock 97-99 body....Just lower it and it looks fine to me...IMO

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

Yes thats what we;re going for. Cause now the bumper is about 2 inches of the ground and the gap betwen the fender and teh rims is about 6 inches, with 17" rims.

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

I say whatever makes you happy, if someone else doesn't like it cool let them drive something else. I would totally agree that some cars just look pimp as sleepers. The nice stock look with unseen modifications if desired. Also keeps you under the radar more with the 5.0

RE: Rough Idle on 96 GSX
 

97-99 are sexy cars, Body kits make them look less attractive. If you have a 95-96 you can buy the 97-99 kit and convert.