LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Problems at WOT.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:26 PM
  #1  
Cerwin Vega Fan's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
Post Problems at WOT.

I drive a 1995 Z28 A4 Vert. When I go to WOT from a stop or low speed (under 25MPH) my car seems to lug in the low RPM ranges. When the car reaches around 3500 to 4000 RPMs it seems to pull better and rev quicker. When I first rev the engine and when it lugs down a type of hazey blackish/ grayish smoke comes out of my exhaust. The car seems to have no problems if I take off from a roll at a decent speed. The guy who owned the car before me upgraded the injectors in a basically stock car. Also I noticed my coil looks a little dirty as well. Name:  Picture485.jpg
Views: 17
Size:  29.6 KB

I'm gussing the engine is loading up with to much fuel and cannot burn it off when I go to WOT and is lugging the engine down and is blowing the smoke the out the pipes. I was wondering if I could get some opinions on what might be wrong, thanks for the help.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 10:21 AM
  #2  
Nova5's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 597
Likes: 0
Default

Clean that corroded mess off! its reducing the power transfereed during the Spark. the corrosion is non-conductive. WHich is why cars with very corroded battery terminals have problems starting.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 10:45 AM
  #3  
TwoFast4Lv's Avatar
10 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,023
Likes: 6
From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
Default

LMFAO!!

I am suprised it even ran!
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 11:25 AM
  #4  
97LT1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,417
Likes: 0
From: Clear lake TX (From LaPorte)
Default

Aw Shucks!








Dude you pointed out the problem if i ever saw it. How did that , get like that? That is an insane amount of corrosion. Your performance will skyrocket with it clean. You live by the sea?
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 05:15 PM
  #5  
ellokote5's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Joliet Illinois
Default

that looks horrible man, you might want to change your coil
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 10:16 PM
  #6  
Cerwin Vega Fan's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
Default

I have no idea how it got this bad, I think it came like this from the previous owner.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:28 PM.

story-0
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-1
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-3
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-8
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE