Pinging 2nd

[ChevyVT]

I own a 5 speed VT Spack.

The other day I reached roughly 90kms in 2nd gear. As it reached 90 i sort of felt like a misfire of some sort and i noticed a slight drop in power so i instincly geared up to 3rd. I'v been worried that i might of blown something? I've recently had problems with spark plug leads but I'm not 100% on what the issue may be, any help would be appreciated. Thank you =).

[chargedvx6]

Spark plugs or leads, fuel filter would be worth a look. If you haven't changed the fuel filter for 20000kms+ it would be a good place to start. 90km/h in 2nd tells me you need to do some preventitive maintenence to keep the engine safe.

[ChevyVT]

oh right, what brand of preformance leads would you recommend? and how much do you think i would possibily be looking at?

[Tom_1569]

You do realise the computer will retard the timing to stop some moron reving the crap out of it and blowing it. 90k's in second gear would have to be close to the rev limit, if not past it.

[vn6pwr]

Originally Posted by Tom_1569

You do realise the computer will retard the timing to stop some moron reving the crap out of it and blowing it. 90k's in second gear would have to be close to the rev limit, if not past it.

Would be close to revlimit, I recall reaching 100k's in 2nd on the motorway, that was just on redline, so assuming the gear ratios are the same as a VT it would not have been the computer retarding the timing. more likely an engine miss, and in need of a good service.

[ChevyVT]

No worries, thanks boys =), appreciate it, i've been looking for a good 3rd party brand to replace my leads with, anyone have any ideas on what they believe to be the best? Thanks in advance.

[nicko]

Originally Posted by Tom_1569

You do realise the computer will retard the timing to stop some moron reving the crap out of it and blowing it. 90k's in second gear would have to be close to the rev limit, if not past it.

i get 98 out of 2nd in my 5spd and thats right on 5500. an ecotec isnt going to blow up unless she has 300,000 on the clock and you have reved the **** out of it every time it is driven.

[vuv6]

Originally Posted by ChevyVT

No worries, thanks boys =), appreciate it, i've been looking for a good 3rd party brand to replace my leads with, anyone have any ideas on what they believe to be the best? Thanks in advance.

mate just go holden brand or bosch or sumthing no point spending big on leads they make absloutely no difference...i spend $100+ on topgun spiral wire leads and i wouldnt do it again...no performance diff and just a waste of cash imo...think most guys will tell u the same if u want coloured ones then ull ave to spend more but if ur happy with black haha then get standards

and yeh as for reaching 90 in 2nd id be struggling in the ute...i have 3.45's haha

cheers
ryan

[nicko]

ah a manual with 3.45's

i have a manual vt and want some new gears. do u think the 3.45s have made much difference?

cheers mate

[vuv6]

well they came from the factory...so difference i wouldnt have a clue haha and i havent driven a manual ecotec without em so couldnt tell u either haha...but yeh use more fuel i no that

haha yeh so unfortunately mate thats not much help to ya is it haha ill have to drive on with out it and let ya no haha now just gotta try find one haha gud luck

cheers
ryan

[nicko]

no worries, if your ever in adelaide u can take mine for a spin

[vuv6]

haha and u can drive mine and compare

[Mr Booyah]

get a nissan! *cough*