Howdy fellas. Truck is a 95, 318 5-speed.

EXTREMELY cold natured. Very rough idle for about 10 seconds at start up (then smoothes out), but the truck runs like CRAP for about 5 minutes until the engine is warm. After that, it runs perfect and doesn't miss a lick.

I've changed the plugs on the truck twice, didn't change anything. As far as I know (bought the truck used with 147K) the coil is original, distributor is original, etc etc.

I also ran a seafoam treatment through the top end and while it did blow a TON of stuff out the exhaust, it didn't clear up the problem.

Any ideas on where I should start chasing this? The truck shouldn't run like crap just because it's not up to full operating temps.

Thanks

 

Get a new IAC for the initial sluggish start. Do a full tuneup Champion truck plugs, wires, coil and distributor, and get a new PCV valve for insurance.
Use dielectric grease on ALL connections. You might just be chasing after moisture.

 

your 95 has an EGR valve. look into that too.

 

Im thinking IAC as well.

 

Thanks a bunch guys. I'll be replacing the IAC and EGR first to see if that helps.

Who sells a good/better coil than stock?

 

I like my MSD coil I believe number 8228 is the direct replacement.

 

Accel also has a perf coil that bolts right up.

 

get original mopar cap & rotor... my experience showed me it worked the best overall.

another thing you could try is running Chevron's Techron fuel injection cleaner thru a tank of gas... (or 1/2 a tank for higher concentration). could be your injectors might be sticking some until warmed up.

next would be to clean the o2 sensor... using CRC electronic component cleaner... spray the exhaust opening holes real good & then reinstall. if it's not dead, it'll help extend it's life and improve it's performance.

 

my 02 sensor did that to mine, ran like junk then when i got on the highway it warmed up and when i got off the highway it ran awsome.

 

Aren't there a lot of guys that say to stay away from the Accel coil? I don't know as I haven't used it. I have a stock coil but I'm a MSD fan anyway. I run MSD wires with a Napa cap and rotor.