Downpipe decat- car feels lethargic
05 August 2004, 01:57 PM
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Downpipe decat- car feels lethargic
Just got a DP decat as planned for some time from those nice chaps at Xtreme Scoobies. I can't really tell if the car is more or less powerful as yet (although I can certainly hear the turbo whizzing), but one thing I am pretty sure of is that I need to apply more throttle, just when pootling about, to get the same level of accelaration as before. I'm not saying that when I floor it, I don't get great acceleration (and boost is OK at 1.1b with Dawes)- although as I say I can't really tell whether the WOT power is better or worse, this feeling is much more when I'm using part-throttle, part boost (or no boost) for those round town drives.
Anyone else had similar experience? Should I check it over for leaks or have lambda looked at? Or is it that I (or the ECU?) just need to get used to the change?
Appreciate any comments
Anyone else had similar experience? Should I check it over for leaks or have lambda looked at? Or is it that I (or the ECU?) just need to get used to the change?
Appreciate any comments
05 August 2004, 02:03 PM
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Yes I am having the same problem right now. Goes like a slug until you rev the nuts off it. Guess I am going to blow it up unless I get something fixed, reset or replaced...
I am particularly unhappy with the garage who have not replied to any of my messages.
Screwd.
I am particularly unhappy with the garage who have not replied to any of my messages.
Screwd.
05 August 2004, 02:54 PM
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I should point out that I'm not at all unhappy with Xtreme scoobies, who have been extremely helpful with everything I've had done with them so far- but as I only got the decat downpipe yesterday, I have not yet gone back to them for advice.
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05 August 2004, 03:46 PM
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What is the exhaust ? 2.5" ? Full 3" ? Any other mods ?
Apparently Full 3" systems on otherwise std Uk cars (td04 etc) can feel a bit like this, better with a 2.5" below about 380 bhp.
Apparently Full 3" systems on otherwise std Uk cars (td04 etc) can feel a bit like this, better with a 2.5" below about 380 bhp.
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05 August 2004, 10:44 PM
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Read the thread I started a couple of weeks ago: Poor performance after fitting full decat There will be an answer on there...somewhere! 
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05 August 2004, 10:49 PM
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