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power kicks in around 2200 to 2500 rpms y

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Old May 12, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Default power kicks in around 2200 to 2500 rpms y

i found that if i goose the gas my car runs fine untill 2200 rpms then it takes off. its a good thing but shouldn't it do it early lke when you goose the gas pedal . why does it do that
Old May 12, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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neew more information this isnt going to cut it.
Old May 12, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Default RE: power kicks in around 2200 to 2500 rpms y

^^^what he said....stock cam? stock heads? what are your mods......
Old May 12, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Default RE: power kicks in around 2200 to 2500 rpms y

all stock excpet for the american thunder cat back system .
Old May 12, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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I wish I understood the question.
Old May 12, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Default RE: power kicks in around 2200 to 2500 rpms y

so ur sayin u floor it and untill it reaches 2500 rpm's thats when u feel the power?

the stock 302 makes tons of low-end torque and increases all the way up to about 4000 rpms

you sure you havent changed the cam/heads or maybe the previous owner has?
Old May 12, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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sounds like mine. if i punch it its kinda a dog from idle to 2k but when u get around 2k it kicks big time but i have a cam.
Old May 13, 2006 | 02:52 AM
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Default RE: power kicks in around 2200 to 2500 rpms y

how do i tell if i have a cam . i dont think so . i think its just stock. mine sounds just like what tims said . the power kicks in around 2k. could it be timed too much
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