PCM Diagnostics & Tuning HP Tuners | Holley | Diablo

should my car be surging?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 04:40 PM
  #1  
Z28SPD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default should my car be surging?

My car will die if i rev my engine up usually, when i come to stops, and its a PAIN IN THE *** to startup.

The cam is nothing but mild, Comp Cam 232/234 .595/.598 on a 112
I have a 3600rpm torque convertor.

Is it just the tuning. MTI did the tuning and ive been several times and the problem has not been fixed!
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 04:52 PM
  #2  
Jpr5690's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,806
Likes: 0
Default

no theres definately a tuneing issue there
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 05:11 PM
  #3  
txhorns281's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,869
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

I wouldn't call that a mild setup, it should be pretty stout, give MTI a call and have them resolve your issues
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 05:15 PM
  #4  
ESR's Avatar
ESR
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default ...

You dont have a fast TB by chance do you? If not its a tuning problem.

Originally Posted by Z28SPD
My car will die if i rev my engine up usually, when i come to stops, and its a PAIN IN THE *** to startup.

The cam is nothing but mild, Comp Cam 232/234 .595/.598 on a 112
I have a 3600rpm torque convertor.

Is it just the tuning. MTI did the tuning and ive been several times and the problem has not been fixed!
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 06:16 PM
  #5  
Z28SPD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

ya i just sent mti an email. i know they r a good company. no i have the NW tb.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:08 PM
  #6  
Doc's Avatar
Doc
FormerVendor
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Default

Undoubtably tuning. Why call them out on the net? Why not just let them fix it? I have no ties to them. Just a thought.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:13 PM
  #7  
00transamnh's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 597
Likes: 0
From: Farmington NH
Default

maybe because he said hes been several times?
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:29 PM
  #8  
txhorns281's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,869
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

Originally Posted by 00transamnh
maybe because he said hes been several times?
Z28SPD - Better to take it up with them directly, many people have had good experiences with MTI, some setups are unique and need some adjustment. I can understand calling them out if they're not willing to make it right, at this point it's just an inconvenience but not an injustice. There are also many other options at this junction, if MTI won't take care of you, you can always go elsewhere, though I'm sure they will do their best to live up to their name.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 09:39 PM
  #9  
Z28SPD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

i didnt mean to call them out. thats why i came abck and said they were a good company. I was just using it as i didnt know if it was a tuning problem or not because i know they are one of the best tuners
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 07:49 AM
  #10  
ESR's Avatar
ESR
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

Ya a call out is not too cool. I dont think what you posted here was bad you were just seeing if you were justified in saying it was due to the tune.


Originally Posted by txhorns281
Z28SPD - Better to take it up with them directly, many people have had good experiences with MTI, some setups are unique and need some adjustment. I can understand calling them out if they're not willing to make it right, at this point it's just an inconvenience but not an injustice. There are also many other options at this junction, if MTI won't take care of you, you can always go elsewhere, though I'm sure they will do their best to live up to their name.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:01 PM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE