[s-cars] Two Mechanical Problems at the track

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In a message dated 06/29/2002 6:11:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
brucem105 at comcast.net writes:


> 1. Boost Problem - I stopped developing full boost in mid track session. The
> car does not miss, stumble, and the boost does not go up high and then get
> cut back. No check engine or anything else obvious, and no unusual noises
> that I can hear. It just builds boost more slowly, and only builds to 18
> instead of 24 like usual. I did keep it floored in 5th for a bit on the way
> home, and after having my foot down for 10 seconds, it did buck/stumble a
> bit at around 100MPH.
>
>
You are getting heat soak on the IC and the increased temp on intake is
dialing back your timing. CO2 spray or a new IC front mount will cure the
problem. Thank God the engine didnt give full boost or you waould have a
rather large boat anchor on your hands.
Rod