Hi all..
First of all, the truck is running great. Replaced all ignition components, then took it into the dealership for a tranny fluid change. They re-flashed the PCM with the newest update as of October 2005. I installed ‘true’ dual exhaust, and also had the fuel injection system cleaned. So.. Now we have a great running truck.
Problem:
I guess it’s actually a question. When you mash it off the line, is it supposed to feel a little sluggish? I can bark the tires a little off very smooth asphalt, but light it up? No way… Today I stopped on a back highway with rougher asphalt. I nailed it, but couldn’t even get a chirp. They are however, 17-inch tires, plus posi. Maybe they don't break loose that easily?
Merging onto the expressway the other day, I started leaning into the throttle, but it’s awfully slow to downshift. I had to let up, then PUNCH it hard to get it to kick down.
It feels like my Pontiac with a 305, but with the timing retarded by 3, to 4-degrees, however that’s not possible with Ram’s, is it? I was thinking the guys that installed the ignition parts mucked something up, but how? You can’t fowl up timing on these, since it’s all managed by the PCM, right?
Something to do with the flash upgrade?
I’ve heard of this flash of death. What are the odds are they updated my PCM with this? I mean… How obvious would it be if they did?
Maybe all stock RAM’s are a little sluggish by default?
I haven’t owned one long enough, so I have no frame of reference to compare. When I stomp it, the power should JUST BE THERE. I dunno… Something doesn’t feel quite right. Light and medium starts are decent, but heavier to WOT seems odd.
Let’s define sluggish
This should not be confused with bog. Bogging is actually audible in that you hear the engine throttling down under heavy acceleration. Sluggish is when you’re WOT, but the vehicle feels as if something’s holding it back –as in you’re not getting full power. In essence, it feels like a 25% to 35% acceleration loss.
Closest thing that still comes to mind is what feels like ignition timing 2 or 3 degrees retarded.
Again… Maybe this is standard performance for a stock SS/T without mods? if so, that's fine.
Any comments are welcome,
D
First of all, the truck is running great. Replaced all ignition components, then took it into the dealership for a tranny fluid change. They re-flashed the PCM with the newest update as of October 2005. I installed ‘true’ dual exhaust, and also had the fuel injection system cleaned. So.. Now we have a great running truck.
Problem:
I guess it’s actually a question. When you mash it off the line, is it supposed to feel a little sluggish? I can bark the tires a little off very smooth asphalt, but light it up? No way… Today I stopped on a back highway with rougher asphalt. I nailed it, but couldn’t even get a chirp. They are however, 17-inch tires, plus posi. Maybe they don't break loose that easily?
Merging onto the expressway the other day, I started leaning into the throttle, but it’s awfully slow to downshift. I had to let up, then PUNCH it hard to get it to kick down.
It feels like my Pontiac with a 305, but with the timing retarded by 3, to 4-degrees, however that’s not possible with Ram’s, is it? I was thinking the guys that installed the ignition parts mucked something up, but how? You can’t fowl up timing on these, since it’s all managed by the PCM, right?
Something to do with the flash upgrade?
I’ve heard of this flash of death. What are the odds are they updated my PCM with this? I mean… How obvious would it be if they did?
Maybe all stock RAM’s are a little sluggish by default?
I haven’t owned one long enough, so I have no frame of reference to compare. When I stomp it, the power should JUST BE THERE. I dunno… Something doesn’t feel quite right. Light and medium starts are decent, but heavier to WOT seems odd.
Let’s define sluggish
This should not be confused with bog. Bogging is actually audible in that you hear the engine throttling down under heavy acceleration. Sluggish is when you’re WOT, but the vehicle feels as if something’s holding it back –as in you’re not getting full power. In essence, it feels like a 25% to 35% acceleration loss.
Closest thing that still comes to mind is what feels like ignition timing 2 or 3 degrees retarded.
Again… Maybe this is standard performance for a stock SS/T without mods? if so, that's fine.
Any comments are welcome,
D