Why is my car so slow

ByPopularDemand · March 2nd, 2009, 06:45 PM

Ok so I think all my mods minus the 4.10's are in my sig. I replaced the o2 sensors and havent had the annoying lean code or lack of h2 whatever it said. I know part of my problem is no traction with the stockers and 205's pn, but even then I should be running quicker. I ran a thunderdird turbo coupe with just a cai and exhaust(as far as I know) and from a 40ish roll I could Pull away but around 90 he would start reeling me in...Arent those about as quick as the 5.0's I shoulda been able to beat him much easier...Any ideas? It feels fine minus the wheel hop/spin. Or is my traction just that bad thats its making me uber slow.

Trick Tuners · March 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

Ok so I think all my mods minus the 4.10's are in my sig. I replaced the o2 sensors and havent had the annoying lean code or lack of h2 whatever it said. I know part of my problem is no traction with the stockers and 205's pn, but even then I should be running quicker. I ran a thunderdird turbo coupe with just a cai and exhaust(as far as I know) and from a 40ish roll I could Pull away but around 90 he would start reeling me in...Arent those about as quick as the 5.0's I shoulda been able to beat him much easier...Any ideas? It feels fine minus the wheel hop/spin. Or is my traction just that bad thats its making me uber slow.

damn! you are spinning the tires from a 40mph roll?

mooses · March 2nd, 2009, 07:56 PM

I wouldn't think you'd have any traction problems at 40mph unless it's wet... I could see you having problems from a dig though.

HMUSN · March 2nd, 2009, 07:58 PM

It's a bolt on v6. That's why.

spray the hell out of it! Drag radials are your friend.

ESG-642T · March 2nd, 2009, 08:13 PM

Are your tires 100% bald?

Avaric3 · March 2nd, 2009, 08:24 PM

yes, drag radials are your friend. if you want more bolt ons do aluminum driveshaft, windstar upper intake, suspension work. if you wanna go big go s/c or turbo

but to answer your original question, its cuz you drive a v6

dgt_mustang · March 2nd, 2009, 08:41 PM

^ouch!

what would be an example of a drag radial? just so i can better understand this one, is it just a really big tire?

[ ] ---- stock tire

[ ]---drag radial

is my understanding correct? i can see more rubber on the ground,better traction.

ByPopularDemand · March 2nd, 2009, 08:44 PM

Yeah I can feel em spin if I hammer it at 40mph...sometomes it even gets a lil squiggly back there. The tires have good tread but suck on cold road. And yes I know its a V6, I figured you guys would know I caught on to that tho

Breakout · March 2nd, 2009, 09:01 PM

I have no issues getting traction to the ground at 40mph. Then again I have 245's in the rear with some sticky goodyear eagle f1's. Yeah...better tires and that problem will be squashed.

WLJohnson05 · March 2nd, 2009, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

Yeah I can feel em spin if I hammer it at 40mph...sometomes it even gets a lil squiggly back there. The tires have good tread but suck on cold road. And yes I know its a V6, I figured you guys would know I caught on to that tho

ur tires must be horrible behind horrible then if they are spinning at 40mph with those mods. theres not much a chance that a simple bolt on v6 is gonna be turning the tires at those speeds.

ESG-642T · March 2nd, 2009, 09:50 PM

I'm sure, you have 4.10s so you have a t-lok right?

white03v6 · March 2nd, 2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by SSStang

I'm sure, you have 4.10s so you have a t-lok right?

+1
having all that and only spinning 1 tire would be ridiculous

00BlueMustang · March 2nd, 2009, 10:19 PM

I would hope he put t-lok in

Dansby · March 2nd, 2009, 10:31 PM

You could get some 315s like me.

stangcharger · March 2nd, 2009, 10:33 PM

if you are on stock tire size that is your whole problem.

JASonic · March 3rd, 2009, 09:15 AM

From a 40ish roll.
Is your car and auto or manual?

I know in my 6, if I'm at 42 or 43 mph, the car is in its highest gear at its lowest RPMs. If I stomp on the gas, it downshifts and then accelerates (and it makes a little "squeek"). You say you have an SCT "tune" (as in like a chip or something or do you have a handheld?). I was just thinking maybe you can change the shift point and pressure to maximize from that roll speed.

Trick Tuners · March 3rd, 2009, 12:51 PM

get some of these and say goodbye to tire spin at any speed. BFG 295s.

weems · March 3rd, 2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

get some of these and say goodbye to tire spin at any speed. BFG 295s.

I don't think he could spin those over if he tried.

efulton95 · March 3rd, 2009, 01:15 PM

^ lol

Dansby · March 3rd, 2009, 01:32 PM

March 2nd, 2009, 06:45 PM	#1
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why is my car so slow Ok so I think all my mods minus the 4.10's are in my sig. I replaced the o2 sensors and havent had the annoying lean code or lack of h2 whatever it said. I know part of my problem is no traction with the stockers and 205's pn, but even then I should be running quicker. I ran a thunderdird turbo coupe with just a cai and exhaust(as far as I know) and from a 40ish roll I could Pull away but around 90 he would start reeling me in...Arent those about as quick as the 5.0's I shoulda been able to beat him much easier...Any ideas? It feels fine minus the wheel hop/spin. Or is my traction just that bad thats its making me uber slow. __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

March 2nd, 2009, 07:58 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	It's a bolt on v6. That's why. spray the hell out of it! Drag radials are your friend. __________________

March 2nd, 2009, 08:13 PM	#5
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are your tires 100% bald? __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

March 2nd, 2009, 08:24 PM	#6
Avaric3 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Ford Focus slow as fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: M-Pan, NJ Posts: 2,561 iTrader: 4 reviews	yes, drag radials are your friend. if you want more bolt ons do aluminum driveshaft, windstar upper intake, suspension work. if you wanna go big go s/c or turbo but to answer your original question, its cuz you drive a v6 __________________ 99 V6 Mustang-sold 02 Ford Focus-sold 98 Camaro Z/28-lid, catback

March 2nd, 2009, 08:41 PM	#7
dgt_mustang The soul stealing Ginger 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,101 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ouch! what would be an example of a drag radial? just so i can better understand this one, is it just a really big tire? [ ] ---- stock tire [ ]---drag radial is my understanding correct? i can see more rubber on the ground,better traction. __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

March 2nd, 2009, 07:56 PM	#3
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't think you'd have any traction problems at 40mph unless it's wet... I could see you having problems from a dig though.

March 2nd, 2009, 08:44 PM	#8
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I can feel em spin if I hammer it at 40mph...sometomes it even gets a lil squiggly back there. The tires have good tread but suck on cold road. And yes I know its a V6, I figured you guys would know I caught on to that tho __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

March 2nd, 2009, 09:01 PM	#9
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,031 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have no issues getting traction to the ground at 40mph. Then again I have 245's in the rear with some sticky goodyear eagle f1's. Yeah...better tires and that problem will be squashed.

March 2nd, 2009, 09:50 PM	#11
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm sure, you have 4.10s so you have a t-lok right? __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

March 2nd, 2009, 10:19 PM	#13
00BlueMustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,726 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would hope he put t-lok in __________________ *Detailing Crew Member* North Carolina Modded Mustangs #5

March 2nd, 2009, 10:31 PM	#14
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	You could get some 315s like me.

March 2nd, 2009, 10:33 PM	#15
stangcharger Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you are on stock tire size that is your whole problem. __________________ 436rwhp/378rwtq tuned by HPP www.hppmotorsports.com - www.stangcharger.com - www.rpm-mustangs.com Last edited by stangcharger; March 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 PM.

March 3rd, 2009, 09:15 AM	#16
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,406 iTrader: 20 reviews	From a 40ish roll. Is your car and auto or manual? I know in my 6, if I'm at 42 or 43 mph, the car is in its highest gear at its lowest RPMs. If I stomp on the gas, it downshifts and then accelerates (and it makes a little "squeek"). You say you have an SCT "tune" (as in like a chip or something or do you have a handheld?). I was just thinking maybe you can change the shift point and pressure to maximize from that roll speed.

March 3rd, 2009, 12:51 PM	#17
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,471 iTrader: 3 reviews	get some of these and say goodbye to tire spin at any speed. BFG 295s. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

March 3rd, 2009, 01:15 PM	#19
efulton95 Regular 1995 Mustang GT slower than a 3 leg dog Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ lol __________________

March 3rd, 2009, 01:32 PM	#20
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews

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