86 GT needs a boost.
10-30-2009, 08:58 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 49
86 GT needs a boost.
Hey ,
Just bought 86 gt 5 speed(will post pictures soon).
Runs good but just seems a liitle sludgy.
I had it tuned up with spark plugs,wires,and rotor.
Runs better but seems to lack that tight responsive
get up and go between gears.Dont get me wrong it will burn rubber in first but
into second it looses the thrust.(Gotta have the thrust)
but then in 3rd 4th and 5th it picks up and goes
What would be some possible next fixes fuel flter maybe,or injectors.
I know about the possible bolt ons but wanna make sure ive tried everything before
I go there.
Just looking for a game plan to get it running as good as possible without
turning it into a race car
Just bought 86 gt 5 speed(will post pictures soon).
Runs good but just seems a liitle sludgy.
I had it tuned up with spark plugs,wires,and rotor.
Runs better but seems to lack that tight responsive
get up and go between gears.Dont get me wrong it will burn rubber in first but
into second it looses the thrust.(Gotta have the thrust)
but then in 3rd 4th and 5th it picks up and goes
What would be some possible next fixes fuel flter maybe,or injectors.
I know about the possible bolt ons but wanna make sure ive tried everything before
I go there.
Just looking for a game plan to get it running as good as possible without
turning it into a race car
11-01-2009, 07:48 AM
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M.A.D. Motorsports
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Location: Indiana
Posts: 8,014
First off go get you a Haynes or Chilton repair manual. To check your timing you will need a timing light. You can easily do it yourself, just remember to remove the spout connector before you check it and adjust and don't forget to put it back in when you are done.
11-01-2009, 12:10 PM
#6
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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The miles are supposed to be 104,000 original.But I would have to look into that.
The symptom im noticing a little more is from first gear takes off great to second there is a little hesitation(no slipping)and then 2nd to 3rd a little but a into 4th and 5th takes off.
So I dont know its within the timing or rather something to do with a clutch adjustment.
If I new exactly what it was I could address it but I dont and being mechanically challenged I guess I would have to take it into a mechanic shop to pinpoint it because
you guys arent close by that I could bring a twelve pack over and diagnose this.lol
The symptom im noticing a little more is from first gear takes off great to second there is a little hesitation(no slipping)and then 2nd to 3rd a little but a into 4th and 5th takes off.
So I dont know its within the timing or rather something to do with a clutch adjustment.
If I new exactly what it was I could address it but I dont and being mechanically challenged I guess I would have to take it into a mechanic shop to pinpoint it because
you guys arent close by that I could bring a twelve pack over and diagnose this.lol
11-01-2009, 12:32 PM
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M.A.D. Motorsports
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Location: Indiana
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Well don't waste your time with a mechanic. What you are describing as your problem is just your head messing with you I think. Think about it, how can 4th and 5th gear be accelerating you faster than 2nd or 3rd? Your car isn't really losing "thrust" in 2nd and 3rd. You are probably just feeling the difference in the torque curve. While being in 2nd and 3rd you are higher in the rpms so you are more into the highest part of the torque curve so you don't feel it when you start getting more into it like you do in 4th and 5th. Its like someone saying they lost power when upgrading things but its just the power curves are smoother so they don't feel that more kick in the butt.
11-01-2009, 01:36 PM
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11-02-2009, 08:34 AM
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Well don't waste your time with a mechanic. What you are describing as your problem is just your head messing with you I think. Think about it, how can 4th and 5th gear be accelerating you faster than 2nd or 3rd? Your car isn't really losing "thrust" in 2nd and 3rd. You are probably just feeling the difference in the torque curve. While being in 2nd and 3rd you are higher in the rpms so you are more into the highest part of the torque curve so you don't feel it when you start getting more into it like you do in 4th and 5th. Its like someone saying they lost power when upgrading things but its just the power curves are smoother so they don't feel that more kick in the butt.
Almost feels like the in first it winds out to high to soon and then going into second
you expect this jolt but it doesnt.