power loss

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nghtrain88
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Car: 1991 Nissan 300ZXTT

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my car seems to have a drastically less amount of power at lower rpms (under 3500 -4000) after upshifting and its not until about 4000-4500 that it seems to kick and get up and go.. any thoughts?


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freakonaleash1187
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Car: '93 300ZX N/A, '97 200SX SE

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Do you mean it is hesitating? All cars make less horsepower in lower RPM's, my Z doesn't start making good, noticeable power until 3500 rpms and I believe my peak horsepower was at like 6800rpms, I can't remember for sure, its been 2 years since I dynoed it.

nghtrain88
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okay, no its not hesitating.. i been lookin for a place to have a dyno test done on my z

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Zwicked
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Car: 1990 300 ZX tt, 1990 240SX

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A lot of things can cause minor or major hesitation. Even though it has less power at low RPM's, it should still pull strong and not lag much if at all, unless perhaps you've upgraded to larger turbos

SpeedFreak_Josh
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Car: 1990 300zx TT

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Turbo or N/A

5sp or automatic

More info plz

nghtrain88
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its a naturally aspirated 5sp manual.. 1993


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