Bad Response, slow take off Options

[94st_santos]

I have a stocked out 94 st and my take off is really slow. This has just been happening recently. I can floor it and more noise than anything is happening. Does anybody know what might be wrong.

For example I can floor it in gravel and it doesn't even burn out, it's kinda scary entering a Hwy. and your barely moving.

[DomGT]

Exhaust leaks result in a loss of torque (low end power). Our engines need backpressure in the exhaust system. With your leaking exhaust manifold, I can see you losing low end power.

edit: 1 more thing, I bet with that loud exhaust leak your not giving it gas like you used to. I bet at WOT your car is loud as hell.

This post has been edited by DomGT: Jul 2, 2006 - 5:28 PM

[Bitter]

Exhaust leaks result in a loss of torque (low end power). Our engines need backpressure in the exhaust system. With your leaking exhaust manifold, I can see you losing low end power.

edit: 1 more thing, I bet with that loud exhaust leak your not giving it gas like you used to. I bet at WOT your car is loud as hell.

all of that is very true as well. you'd need a pretty signifigant leak to cause as much of a loss of power as he's feeling.

fast way to look for a leak, disable the spark/fuel, plug the tail pipe, crank the engine and pour soapy water on all the pipes, manifolds, and gaskets.


just dont forget to unplug the pipe when you're done! you wouldnt beleive how far and how hard things will shoot!

[DomGT]

all of that is very true as well. you'd need a pretty signifigant leak to cause as much of a loss of power as he's feeling.

fast way to look for a leak, disable the spark/fuel, plug the tail pipe, crank the engine and pour soapy water on all the pipes, manifolds, and gaskets.


just dont forget to unplug the pipe when you're done! you wouldnt beleive how far and how hard things will shoot!

I like the 7A-FE but it does make small power compared to newer engines. I agree you'd have to have 1 hell of leak, but remember his leak is at the manifold! He could be losing a lot more pressure than if the leak was further down the exhaust system. A minor power loss on a 7A=trouble getting on the highway.