Whats Wrong With My 02 ????????
10-26-2003, 01:02 AM
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Whats Wrong With My 02 ????????
ok i have been to the track about 5 times, havent hit a 14's best time is 15.2@88mph with .587 rect and 2.01 60ft i have 5zigen catback and 18inch konig wheels. there is something wrong with my ride like it has no top end PLEASE HELP and info would be great
-ADAM
-ADAM
10-26-2003, 01:05 AM
#2
uhh
maybe wheels? i don't htink it would hinder it that badly
do you have a boost gauge, are you boosting correctly?
maybe take a day to get it on a dyno?
cause im running 14.3's with a 2.002 60ft and .571 reaction tmie
maybe wheels? i don't htink it would hinder it that badly
do you have a boost gauge, are you boosting correctly?
maybe take a day to get it on a dyno?
cause im running 14.3's with a 2.002 60ft and .571 reaction tmie
10-26-2003, 01:24 AM
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If I am WAY off then all you experts please say so but here's my theory-
I have an 02 Rex also, and when my car was stock (I have the stock boost gauge), if I floored it, the boost would only go up to like .07 MPA in 4th gear. Alot of people I hear of, say that there boost hits .1MPA in 4th.
Since you are saying that sometimes your car pulls harder than others my guess is that your factory solenoids which control the boost pressure could maybe be leaking? Answer, buy a Manual Boost Controller (only if you have a boost gauge though!)In your case, I believe if you search under other threads, it says that you can buy different hoses to replace the ones you have on the car right now which are controlling the boost pressure. This way you wont be getting any pressure leaks from the crappy stock hoses. there are tons of threads out there showing how to do this minor install.
-Good luck
I have an 02 Rex also, and when my car was stock (I have the stock boost gauge), if I floored it, the boost would only go up to like .07 MPA in 4th gear. Alot of people I hear of, say that there boost hits .1MPA in 4th.
Since you are saying that sometimes your car pulls harder than others my guess is that your factory solenoids which control the boost pressure could maybe be leaking? Answer, buy a Manual Boost Controller (only if you have a boost gauge though!)In your case, I believe if you search under other threads, it says that you can buy different hoses to replace the ones you have on the car right now which are controlling the boost pressure. This way you wont be getting any pressure leaks from the crappy stock hoses. there are tons of threads out there showing how to do this minor install.
-Good luck
10-26-2003, 01:27 AM
#5
get the factory boost gauge (can buy used in private for sale forums for pretty darn cheap)
hook it up
see what is says
bring it to the dealer, tell them something is wrong
do not tell them you are dragging it :P
hook it up
see what is says
bring it to the dealer, tell them something is wrong
do not tell them you are dragging it :P
10-26-2003, 07:07 AM
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1) don't get the factory one. Get some nice aftermarket ones. Defi/HKS/Greddy/Blitz (not autometer)
2) It's your wheels... they must wieght like, 20 lbs? Get some lighter wheels. Are they chrome by any chance?
-Gagan
2) It's your wheels... they must wieght like, 20 lbs? Get some lighter wheels. Are they chrome by any chance?
-Gagan
10-26-2003, 09:55 AM
#8
I bet you it is probably the wheels. Especially runnin' on 18's.. I know a lot of ricers who run on 18, and then swap back to like 15/16's for the track with slicks. But you are an AWD car, so slicks really doesn't matter. But the extra few inches makes the car wheels spin slower. The weight also might be a factor as Gagan pointed out.
10-26-2003, 01:25 PM
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listen, you can have 18s, but only light ones won't slow you down, and they're expensive...go price some Volks...
The 18s I want cost $500+ per wheel...
The 18s I want cost $500+ per wheel...
