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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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I went to pass someone and nailed the pedal and there was like 2 sec delay then it finally took off...tranny shift seemed slow too...
 
Old Sep 7, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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Superchargers inherently don't really have any lag since they're belt driven. I would just say it was a sluggish downshift. Perhaps a service, tune and shift kit would address that. And by service i mean drop pan, new filter (shift kit too) and replace fluid, no flushing.
 
Old Sep 8, 2015 | 06:30 AM
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changed fluid and filter 4k ago...shift kit? hmmm
 
Old Sep 8, 2015 | 09:01 AM
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Could be the torque converter not disengaging right.
 
Old Sep 8, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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Could be a lot of things. Fuel pressure, spark, a sensor, or even an issue with the transmission... Got any CEL codes?
 
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no codes at all...fuel pressure is good...I do hear something making a cicking when eng is running when its cold,goes away when I put it in gear.
 
Old Sep 16, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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The clicking is normal-ish. Could be lifters, but the injectors on these things are kinda loud too... Could be time for the infamous MAF sensor to go out.
 




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