viper Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Hi all, odd question i know, iv always been manual and have just converted to auto for the drag strip. iv just gone round the block and the car just kinda plodded along and made alot of noise, then when you put your foot down the revs rise a hell of a lot and the car doesnt realy move, i did let off. Do the Torque converter just suddenly put the power down? can anyone give me advice how to use it at the strip too? im sure i could work it out but im scared any advice is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 The revs will slip up to around 3500rpm. It will feel like a clutch slipping on a manual. Its fine though. I had a 3800 hi stall and to be fair it drive me mental on the roads. Racing is a different story!!! On a strip, brake boost up to 3500 revs until you feel the car about to break traction. Hold it there til light goes green and floor it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 ok, cool thanks for that mate, it felt pretty much like that, and i realy didnt like it. im going to the strip on sunday if i get an answer to my other question regarding dieing at idle and an open port on the inlet manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Put your foot hard down on the brake with your left foot and build the revs it should stall about 3000-3600rpm then just let your foot off the brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 thankyou, i thought this was the case but wanted to be sure, any advice for burnouts? stick it in second? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Has your car even been mapped yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 yeah, i bought the lot off of ROB from here, so the whole kit had been mapped to the injectors and turbo kit. the only issue i have at the mo is it dieing at idle when warm. plus i dont know what to do with this on the inlet manifold: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 yeah, i bought the lot off of ROB from here, so the whole kit had been mapped to the injectors and turbo kit. the only issue i have at the mo is it dieing at idle when warm. plus i dont know what to do with this on the inlet manifold: [ATTACH=CONFIG]167775[/ATTACH] Dont want to teach grandmas to suck eggs and all that, but the map for one car/kit will not be the same as another. Do you have an AFR gauge or monitor to keep an eye on things? Where are you going on Sunday, shakey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I eneded up having a lock-up switch fitted to mine to stop it slipping on motorway etc. Have a search on supraforums for decent lockup switch info Also be very careful of gearbox temps they will rocket up. I had 2 SRD coolers to keep mine from melting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 yeah, iv got 2 srd coolers fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 You need the car mapped dude! It wont run to its full potentiol if its not mapped. No way would a 3600 hi stall auto feel slow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 its already been mapped. it only felt slow because i was pottering around i didn't have the balls to open it all the way. i shall take it out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 its already been mapped. it only felt slow because i was pottering around i didn't have the balls to open it all the way. i shall take it out tomorrow. Where did you get it mapped mate, I have a mapecu and am not that far away from you and interested in who can map them? Also, where are you racing on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihai Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I don´t understand why you went from manual to auto...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I don´t understand why you went from manual to auto...... Because he wants to use it on the strip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 i know its odd, going from manual to auto but for the strip its ideal. im determind to see the 10s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 I bought everything from the same guy so the ecu has already been mapped for the set up. i want to take it to TDI next time im down in essex as i have a friend who works there, to get it dyno'd and remapped. Ill be at shakespeare sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I bought everything from the same guy so the ecu has already been mapped for the set up. i want to take it to TDI next time im down in essex as i have a friend who works there, to get it dyno'd and remapped. Ill be at shakespeare sunday OK, is it a pubic track day on Sunday? I had a look at the website and there is no mention of that, I was going to try to get to RWYB tomorrow at SP, but not had time to get the car ready, but could make Shakespear on Sunday if it was a public day? RE the mapping, I hear what you are saying but there are so many variables I would be exceptionally cautious relying on the previous map. Fuel pressure, intake, exhaust, compression ratio, plug grade. Even if its only a narrow band to tell you if you are rich or lean I would be looking at the afr constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 cheers shane, iv got a wideband in so ill be monitoring the AFR's tomorrow while testing. yep its a public track this weekend. let me know if you going down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 cheers shane, iv got a wideband in so ill be monitoring the AFR's tomorrow while testing. yep its a public track this weekend. let me know if you going down OK will PM you if I can make it. Good luck and maybe see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 We all know autos are quicker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 We all know autos are quicker! i hope your right! its going to take some getting used to on the road, but cant wait to get it on the strip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 i hope your right! its going to take some getting used to on the road, but cant wait to get it on the strip It will be a monster! It will come alive on the strip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 wahoo cant wait!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 How much power and torque is it making? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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