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

car surging

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:26 PM
  #1  
chevy94c's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 627
Likes: 3
From: Mass
Default car surging

I just took my car out of storage today. The car has been sitting for a week or so. When i was driving around the car would change the rpms with out me hitting the gas and feel like its bucking.

What could that be? Opti, vaccum leak clogged air filter I have a scanmaster but no engine code or check engine light

Just looking for a place to start.

Has anyone else had this problem?
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:54 PM
  #2  
dhdenney's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (53)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 0
From: Monticello, Kentucky
Default

You say it's bucking? So it's pretty bad? Or is it just reving a little while you're cruising? What does it do when you hammer on it?
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:01 PM
  #3  
cartmanchevy's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Default

I'll bet it's the opti. Usually bucking is some sort of ignition problem, but the opti would be my guess.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:02 PM
  #4  
chevy94c's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 627
Likes: 3
From: Mass
Default

I can be cruising at 40mph and it bucks. Than put the gas down and surges like crazy and the exhausts pops.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:09 PM
  #5  
cartmanchevy's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Default

Definitely check the opti.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:16 PM
  #6  
blkchevyz's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
Default

opti would be the last thing i would do

how long as it been since you changed the fuel filter? might want to check the plug wires, and coil wire.

if you have scan master look at the blms and see what they are reading.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:48 PM
  #7  
chevy94c's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 627
Likes: 3
From: Mass
Default

It's been a about 4 year since i have done anything to it. I am going to check the wires and for a leak. Try to see if i can find it. Than if i cant find it i will do the opti. Thanks for your help.

I will check out what the blms are tommorow.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:26 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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