HOT = NO HP
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HOT = NO HP
Why does my car feel like it loses 40HP when fully warmed up? The grunt just isn't there.
I'm running a 160deg thremo and jet fan switch. Car never passes the half mark on the guage for coolant but gets as high as 210deg oil.
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89 GTA G92
305 TPI WC 5spd w/3.45
Accel Cap & 8mm Taylor's
Custom 4" Cold Air Induction
Jet Airfoil
K&N Airfilter
160 deg stat/fan switch TB Bypass - Steel Rad
Cat back 3" Exhaust w/Terminator Muff.
HiGh FlOw Dynomax Cat
Spohn LCA's - KYB GR-2's
Moroso Crank Bolt and roller pilot bearing.
New Fuel Pump!
Autometer Vac+Oil Temp
2000 Yamaha R1 150hp 385ibs
I'm running a 160deg thremo and jet fan switch. Car never passes the half mark on the guage for coolant but gets as high as 210deg oil.
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89 GTA G92
305 TPI WC 5spd w/3.45
Accel Cap & 8mm Taylor's
Custom 4" Cold Air Induction
Jet Airfoil
K&N Airfilter
160 deg stat/fan switch TB Bypass - Steel Rad
Cat back 3" Exhaust w/Terminator Muff.
HiGh FlOw Dynomax Cat
Spohn LCA's - KYB GR-2's
Moroso Crank Bolt and roller pilot bearing.
New Fuel Pump!
Autometer Vac+Oil Temp
2000 Yamaha R1 150hp 385ibs
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From: Park Ridge, IL
Car: Old Car - 1982 Vette. New Car - 1972 Vette Convertible
Engine: Old Car - 1200hp TTSBC 427. New Car - TT LS7X
Transmission: Old Car - 4L80E. New Car - TBD
For every 10F increase in intake air temperature, power decreases by about 1%.
Also it could be your tune. You could either be running too rich or too lean.
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1982 Corvette Tremec TKO
<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/monty_williams/434specifications.html" TARGET=_blank>SBC 434 700hp/600tq
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[This message has been edited by Monty (edited June 27, 2001).]
Also it could be your tune. You could either be running too rich or too lean.
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1982 Corvette Tremec TKO
<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/monty_williams/434specifications.html" TARGET=_blank>SBC 434 700hp/600tq
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[This message has been edited by Monty (edited June 27, 2001).]
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If I remember correctly, the computer doubles the fuel while the engine's below 140 or 150, something like that.. Which would be why it seems like your car has so much more power when it's cold. But then, going around at WOT with a cold engine is hell on it...
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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else
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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else
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A friend of mine mentioned that it may be my wires. They are 8mm taylors (about a year old). He says that the heat rating may be causing my problem. My neighbour had a VW Golf that would barely start when fully warmed up. He swapped his wires (AC I think) which were pretty new with stock Bosch units and the thing works perfect now. Anywone else have 8mm taylors?
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From: Miramichi, NB, Canada
Car: 1986 Pro Street Iroc-Z
Engine: 383 Stroker
Transmission: 700R4
I run the 8 mm taylors and had to replace them. 2 years old. check the wires in total darkeness at night if they are arcing switch them out. Look especially at the boots over the plugs while giving the car some juice.
Good luck.
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Jamie James
1986 Iroc-Z 305 TPI
1.90 60 ft 14.15@ 95.75
1.74 60 ft 12.84@107.75 on the bottle.
My IROC:
http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/jjames/homepage.htm
Good luck.
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Jamie James
1986 Iroc-Z 305 TPI
1.90 60 ft 14.15@ 95.75
1.74 60 ft 12.84@107.75 on the bottle.
My IROC:
http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/jjames/homepage.htm
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