i know you dont want to hear it john but you have to replace the i/c if its bad. separete the system is a good idea, but band aid ideas and racing just dont mix. if you are going to mod and race either road race or drag things will break. you just fix it and move on.
i can come over sun and rip it apart and get everything ready for a new i/c if you want
as a thought you could install 3 of these for the price of a new 1. call and see which has the lowest mileage
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