Thread: car seems slow

First off, shifting into 4th gear at WOT is just asking the transmission to kill itself. So don't do that.

There is no reason to be going over 130 mph anyway.

Second, do you have anyway of knowing anything about how the car is running. Like any gauges.......... aeroforce scangauge, wideband o2 sensor for air to fuel ratio etc etc etc.

SOunds like you had some issues

Car sounds a cluster **** of problems then.

But either way you need a way to monitor what the car is doing. Aeroforce's are easy to use and because they fit in a pod, easier to glance at than a hand held scanner in your lap.

How close are you to PRJ? He's around indy. He'd be able to look at your tune and see if you are even tuned for the maf and tb.

I bet that you are knocking like crazy with that gen v and a 3.4. Find a way to scan - aeroforce

Just because the previous owner says they only saw 1-2* does not mean you aren't getting more than that now.

A 3.4 on a Gen V with just those mods and nothing to scan...yea I bet its knocking. The exact reason I won't buy a modded car from someone unless I really knew them. Oh and keep shifting in 4th a WOT and you'll be replacing your tranny.

Originally Posted by jrb1027

PRJ? im new to the gtp world I assume he has a shop. But yea im an hour and a half from indy that i would like to get in touch with him.

-More background of car The car spent a lot of time in a garage the past 2 years as it was mainly a show car and the guy upgraded to a g8. The guy I bought it from was my best friends co-worker. It has ALOT of suspension and brake work, I estimated he put about 10k of aftermarket parts on it. I only paid 3600 and got extra supercharger GEN3 extra hood and 2 sets of custom wheels.

- previous owner also told me last time it was tuned there was 1-2*kr and he had it tuned back some, however he thinks it was false due to engine mounts.

I really want to get this thing running right and im not opposed to spending some hard earned money to do it.

Should I go ahead and get the aeroforce now if I plan to have it checked out by prj?

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You should buy a Aeroforce now to scan for knock before you kiss a piston goodbye...meanwhile I suggest you drive like a grandma and don't beat on the car until you can scan.

I would also have prj check it out for you. You bought a modify car without really knowing it so there's is no telling what could of been done and the owner may or may not of told you the 100% truth.

Assuming it probably has a MPS hub on it I would also suggest buying a larger pulley meanwhile till you solve your issues like a stock sized 3.8

Woot! Your on the right track..hopefully everything works out.

If you are modding a GP an AF is a SUPER nice thing to have.

You can also use a $20 part and Android app ($5) and scan just as well with a smart phone. I will record what your engine is doing as well and can reset codes. A quick and easy set up until you get everything straight, then I'd invest in the aeroforce. Just my$.02

No idea.

I'll say 14's because you'll just spin for days on street tires.

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Emailed pual at prj to today ill let you know what he says