odd quirk? I'm not even trying to fix it, but....to paraphrase the (boy this will date me.) Old wise Tootsie Roll Owl.
how many clicks does it take to wake my crossfire. 1? 2? 3?
some times you turn the key and boom there ya go, others nope.
basic routine
1.turn key...start y/n?
2 if Y go to step 5, if no go to step 3.
3. turn key off and return to step 1, and 4.
4. come up with new name to call car.
5.drive away.

 

original fuel filter/regulator? maybe weak filter/regulator or pump

 

Does the engine turn over (starter engages)?
Automatic or stick?
Miles?

 

they probably are, sounds like my next project.

starter engages, stick.

most times it just one or two tries before it starts.
filter first.