UPSET AND CONFUSED AFTER THE 1/4

aznauticab0i · Post by **aznauticab0i** » September 13th, 2007, 6:27 pm

so this is what i got... 2000 itr with aem cai, dc 4-1 headers, blox stage 1 cams, straight pipe and a tune. i set my vtec at 5200. i launch at about 5500, and my launch isnt the best but isnt the worst. 15.0 was the fastest i went, averaged 15.2, and i keep asking why i cant even break into the 14's. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!!! (my car is blowing alot of white smoke too....)

im running stock piping.....

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » September 14th, 2007, 12:13 pm

Lots of reasons...

Elevation, weather conditions, traction, track conditions

15 flat isn't "bad" depending.

White smoke is usually a sign of a headgasket problem. Does it smell "sweet" ?

aznauticab0i · Post by **aznauticab0i** » September 14th, 2007, 3:53 pm

lol i guess it smells sweet?

aznauticab0i · Post by **aznauticab0i** » September 15th, 2007, 10:01 pm

weather condition was good, track was nice, and had traction.

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » September 15th, 2007, 11:07 pm

before you keep pushing your car hard I would find out the cause of the white smoke, it might be the reason for mediocre times.

aznauticab0i · Post by **aznauticab0i** » September 16th, 2007, 1:21 am

it would mean something is wrong internally right? dammit gotta take thee head off again....

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » September 16th, 2007, 3:39 am

Before you take stuff apart, do some testing. It could be something simple.

aznauticab0i · Post by **aznauticab0i** » September 16th, 2007, 8:58 pm

what kind of testing and how can i do it?

aznauticab0i · Post by **aznauticab0i** » September 16th, 2007, 8:58 pm

what kind of testing and how can i do it?

Erik B · Post by **Erik B** » September 17th, 2007, 1:33 am

your vtec shouldnt be that low. What did u use to tune the car or is it even tuned? Yea white smoke is pretty sure your head gasket, do a leak down and compression check 1st. Dont run the car hard till you get it fixed!!!!!

aznauticab0i · Post by **aznauticab0i** » September 23rd, 2007, 10:50 pm

thx everyone