Why is my VE so slow??
08-26-2001, 05:48 PM
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Hello to everyone,
I have just bought a 92se/ five speed. I have checked the motor out it is in good shape, I checked the compression, looked a the plugs, checked all of the hoses, every thing seems fine. Well I went to the track and was thinking I would get something like 15.4-15.7's and all I hit was 16.4's@84mph, that is what a stock GXE should run not a SE. And yes it does have the VE30DE motor. I'm not new to drag racing, I have taken 280zx's in to 14's with very little mods. The way I see it is I must be down about ~30HP. And does not really seem possible because the car runs so smooth.
Thanks
Jason
I have just bought a 92se/ five speed. I have checked the motor out it is in good shape, I checked the compression, looked a the plugs, checked all of the hoses, every thing seems fine. Well I went to the track and was thinking I would get something like 15.4-15.7's and all I hit was 16.4's@84mph, that is what a stock GXE should run not a SE. And yes it does have the VE30DE motor. I'm not new to drag racing, I have taken 280zx's in to 14's with very little mods. The way I see it is I must be down about ~30HP. And does not really seem possible because the car runs so smooth.
Thanks
Jason
08-26-2001, 08:36 PM
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A couple questions?
What were your 60ft, 1/8 mile ET/traps, what was the temp/humidity and the elevation? Did you hot lap the car or allow cool down periods? Where were you shifting and did you finish the 1/4 in 3rd or 4th gear? My suggestion is to run 91+ octane and bump the base timing to 19*BTDC, clean your throttle body and do a tune up.
Originally posted by Jason92SE
Hello to everyone,
I have just bought a 92se/ five speed. I have checked the motor out it is in good shape, I checked the compression, looked a the plugs, checked all of the hoses, every thing seems fine. Well I went to the track and was thinking I would get something like 15.4-15.7's and all I hit was 16.4's@84mph, that is what a stock GXE should run not a SE. And yes it does have the VE30DE motor. I'm not new to drag racing, I have taken 280zx's in to 14's with very little mods. The way I see it is I must be down about ~30HP. And does not really seem possible because the car runs so smooth.
Thanks
Jason
Hello to everyone,
I have just bought a 92se/ five speed. I have checked the motor out it is in good shape, I checked the compression, looked a the plugs, checked all of the hoses, every thing seems fine. Well I went to the track and was thinking I would get something like 15.4-15.7's and all I hit was 16.4's@84mph, that is what a stock GXE should run not a SE. And yes it does have the VE30DE motor. I'm not new to drag racing, I have taken 280zx's in to 14's with very little mods. The way I see it is I must be down about ~30HP. And does not really seem possible because the car runs so smooth.
Thanks
Jason
08-27-2001, 03:19 PM
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Re: A couple questions?
Originally posted by Nismo87SE
What were your 60ft, 1/8 mile ET/traps, what was the temp/humidity and the elevation? Did you hot lap the car or allow cool down periods? Where were you shifting and did you finish the 1/4 in 3rd or 4th gear? My suggestion is to run 91+ octane and bump the base timing to 19*BTDC, clean your throttle body and do a tune up.
What were your 60ft, 1/8 mile ET/traps, what was the temp/humidity and the elevation? Did you hot lap the car or allow cool down periods? Where were you shifting and did you finish the 1/4 in 3rd or 4th gear? My suggestion is to run 91+ octane and bump the base timing to 19*BTDC, clean your throttle body and do a tune up.
best 1/8 was 10.643
best et/ was 16.432/ best trap was 84.54
Both hot laps and not, no change
Right at Redline
3rd gear finish
93 octane/ with rac gas 110
timing set to stock? with this type of engine where do I adjust the timing?
Thanks for the tips I will remove the intake and clean out the throttle body. Do you think it might be a cloged cat converter?
Thanks for those that are trying to help!And to "stealth TT" thanks for the help *******!!!
08-28-2001, 12:20 PM
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It could be a ton of things.When my cat was clogged my car was very sluggish and it would occasionally stall out.But a stock VE 5 speed should hit atleast 15.6 czar runs 14.8 with just a pop charger and advanced timing.
09-02-2001, 02:17 AM
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Re: Re: A couple questions?
Originally posted by Jason92SE
My best 60' was 2.360
best 1/8 was 10.643
best et/ was 16.432/ best trap was 84.54
Both hot laps and not, no change
Right at Redline
3rd gear finish
93 octane/ with rac gas 110
timing set to stock? with this type of engine where do I adjust the timing?
Thanks for the tips I will remove the intake and clean out the throttle body. Do you think it might be a cloged cat converter?
Thanks for those that are trying to help!And to "stealth TT" thanks for the help *******!!!
My best 60' was 2.360
best 1/8 was 10.643
best et/ was 16.432/ best trap was 84.54
Both hot laps and not, no change
Right at Redline
3rd gear finish
93 octane/ with rac gas 110
timing set to stock? with this type of engine where do I adjust the timing?
Thanks for the tips I will remove the intake and clean out the throttle body. Do you think it might be a cloged cat converter?
Thanks for those that are trying to help!And to "stealth TT" thanks for the help *******!!!
Jay
09-02-2001, 07:16 AM
#9
Originally posted by medicsonic
Exhaust leak perhaps? Old plug wires, slipping clutch. intake problems, bad MAFS, knock sensor, or a host of other things.
Exhaust leak perhaps? Old plug wires, slipping clutch. intake problems, bad MAFS, knock sensor, or a host of other things.
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