Falls flat on it's *** in first!
Falls flat on it's *** in first! I'm having a horribly track time consuming problem. 2.5 60' : 14.0 @ 110. I power brake up to 2000 RPM and then take off and it feels like my engine's falling flat on it's *** all the way through first as soon as I hit second my tires brake loose and the change is completely night and day. Is the slow start typical? A transmission problem? A timing problem or possibly an engine problem? Any thoughts would be appreciative.
Originally Posted by XTrooper
I don't see an aftermarket torque converter in your mod list? How are you stalling to 2000 rpm with the stock converter?
It sounds like you're bogging. Have you tried launching from an idle?
It sounds like you're bogging. Have you tried launching from an idle?
That shift adapter kit, I'd start with that. I used to stall on the stock converter anywhere from 1500-2000. When the *** of the car goes up before the rear tires break loose and hold it there. 2.0 60 here. Your MPH is extremely high but I would check with that adapter kit first.
Originally Posted by Roarin_8
That shift adapter kit, I'd start with that. I used to stall on the stock converter anywhere from 1500-2000. When the *** of the car goes up before the rear tires break loose and hold it there. 2.0 60 here. Your MPH is extremely high but I would check with that adapter kit first.
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Originally Posted by XTrooper
It sounds like you're bogging. Have you tried launching from an idle?
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
Are you on street tires? If so, you're probably spinning them, losing traction, and then when you gain it, you bog. With tires that don't hook, I'd launch from idle with a light stab of the throttle and then floor it.
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Verdad Gallardo Thanks for all the advice. I was using the car in OD instead of just drive? Do you think that would hurt me on take off? I've read a bit about how D is better for racing conditions. I'm going to try this all out if or when I go again.
I'm also going to post this next part in another post but was curious what everyone thought. Ever since I put the turbo on my engine temp. has been known to sporadically increase into the red. The first time I was testing out a high speed run after the STS was put on at 140 I looked down to see my engine temp guage was pretty high. And the two other times I noticed it creeping up was when I had my AC turned on and when I turn it off the temp comes back down. I'm lost. Hope to hear some encouraging words.
I'm also going to post this next part in another post but was curious what everyone thought. Ever since I put the turbo on my engine temp. has been known to sporadically increase into the red. The first time I was testing out a high speed run after the STS was put on at 140 I looked down to see my engine temp guage was pretty high. And the two other times I noticed it creeping up was when I had my AC turned on and when I turn it off the temp comes back down. I'm lost. Hope to hear some encouraging words.
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Originally Posted by reocamaro
Thanks for all the advice. I was using the car in OD instead of just drive? Do you think that would hurt me on take off? I've read a bit about how D is better for racing conditions. I'm going to try this all out if or when I go again.
I'm also going to post this next part in another post but was curious what everyone thought. Ever since I put the turbo on my engine temp. has been known to sporadically increase into the red. The first time I was testing out a high speed run after the STS was put on at 140 I looked down to see my engine temp guage was pretty high. And the two other times I noticed it creeping up was when I had my AC turned on and when I turn it off the temp comes back down. I'm lost. Hope to hear some encouraging words.
I'm also going to post this next part in another post but was curious what everyone thought. Ever since I put the turbo on my engine temp. has been known to sporadically increase into the red. The first time I was testing out a high speed run after the STS was put on at 140 I looked down to see my engine temp guage was pretty high. And the two other times I noticed it creeping up was when I had my AC turned on and when I turn it off the temp comes back down. I'm lost. Hope to hear some encouraging words.
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Originally Posted by XTrooper
First, I don't think leaving it in OD vs. D is your problem. Second, if your transmission is overheating, it can start to do wacky things.
Excuse the ignorance, what's KR stand for? I plan on taking it to Carolina Auto Masters in a couple weeks. I hope they can help me tune the car better and help me work out these little problems. I think I'm going to take the car out of being for sale. I have too many plans for it still. Hmm... time will tell I guess. Thanks everyone for your help. Any more suggestions? Keep them coming.
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Originally Posted by reocamaro
Excuse the ignorance, what's KR stand for? I plan on taking it to Carolina Auto Masters in a couple weeks. I hope they can help me tune the car better and help me work out these little problems. I think I'm going to take the car out of being for sale. I have too many plans for it still. Hmm... time will tell I guess. Thanks everyone for your help. Any more suggestions? Keep them coming.