Need better off the line.....

[2.2LturboI]

Hi I have an 86 laser xt and when I take off from a stop it doesnt feel like im really getting any power untill I get to about 35MPH when my turbo kicks in more. What can I do to get a better off the line jump? Oh and also How well do throttle body spacers work?

[4Daytonas]

Hi stall Convertor

[2.2LturboI]

Sorry if this sounds stupid but what will a stall converter do for me?

[4Daytonas]

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Originally Posted by 2.2LturboI Sorry if this sounds stupid but what will a stall converter do for me?

OK by the way you described you initial accceleration I assumed you have an automatic.Yes? if not rev the engine higher and slip the clutch a bitto keep the revs up. IF it IS an automatic a high stall converter will let your engine rev higher on takeoff and allow the engine to put more torque to the ground and allow the turbo to spool sooner.

[speeduphoria]

check your cam timing it could be retarded

[2.2LturboI]

Any suggestions on which size and make stall converter I should get. And yea sorry I forgot to mention its got the 3speed auto in it.

[84omni]

A free flowing exhaust and bigger swingvalve will help it spool quicker

[detobias]

A413 huh, well - brake-torque FTW

throttle body spacers are an NA trick and pretty much worthless on a turbo motor

[2.2LturboI]

Oh ok yea I got the turbo. And as for the exhaust I have a 2 1/2in from the turbo back leading into a flowmaster.<catless>