delay in acceleration?
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Originally Posted by SpudRacer,Jul 26 2009, 09:10 AM
Interesting, I have an AP2 08 with DBW and there is never any hesitation. I have driven my friends 02 AP1 and there is a noticeable difference in response and power in favor of my car. My friend freely admits it. The gearing change, higher torque peak at lower RPM, downward shift of the HP peak, DBW throttle, and more powerful ECU all contribute to a better experience on the 08. I think the guys who can't afford a late model AP2 are trying to justify their used car purchase of older AP1's by criticizing improvements they have never even experienced. Whatever you need to drive away the insecurity.
If both cars are well maintained and operating correctly, you shouldn't be seeing a problem with either. With older cars, I'd be looking at vacuum lines, MAF, injectors, fuel pump, spark plugs, filters, etc. Basically the fuel/air delivery system followed by timing and ignition. Start with the simplest things and work your way up. Emissions controls and sensors are another place to look in an older car.
If both cars are well maintained and operating correctly, you shouldn't be seeing a problem with either. With older cars, I'd be looking at vacuum lines, MAF, injectors, fuel pump, spark plugs, filters, etc. Basically the fuel/air delivery system followed by timing and ignition. Start with the simplest things and work your way up. Emissions controls and sensors are another place to look in an older car.
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I have had the same problem at the track. Waiting in line to go for a hour, then getting to the line and on take off the car almost dies. It has done it more sence I gutted the intake. Happens when on the street too, taking off from a stop.
I think a intake snorkel will help would you think??
I think a intake snorkel will help would you think??
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I think it is the lack of torque he is talking about. When i had stock gears in the car even when cold out in 1st gear i would be horrible off the line until the revs picked up slightly.
Heat soak feels to me at least like something is wrong until the hot air is sucked out.
With gears I never get the bog down feel now from starting at a stop light etc.
Heat soak feels to me at least like something is wrong until the hot air is sucked out.
With gears I never get the bog down feel now from starting at a stop light etc.
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Originally Posted by SpudRacer,Jul 26 2009, 11:10 AM
If both cars are well maintained and operating correctly, you shouldn't be seeing a problem with either. With older cars, I'd be looking at vacuum lines, MAF, injectors, fuel pump, spark plugs, filters, etc. Basically the fuel/air delivery system followed by timing and ignition. Start with the simplest things and work your way up. Emissions controls and sensors are another place to look in an older car.
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