08-11-2011, 01:09 AM
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can someone please tell me..
why my aunts 4 cylinder saturn accelerates better than my 6 cylinder alero?
its pathetic and makes me feel worthless 
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08-11-2011, 01:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mastershake
why my aunts 4 cylinder saturn accelerates better than my 6 cylinder alero?
its pathetic and makes me feel worthless
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Which Saturn? I had a '93 SC2 that weighed in at 2400 pounds, (compared to the 93 Mitsubishi Eclipse's 2700 pounds), with a 5-speed, dump the clutch at 3000, yeah, it hauled ass for back then. What did you do, race your Aunt?  |
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08-11-2011, 02:26 AM
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its a 99 sc2 auto, and shes changed the oil ONCE.... shes had the car for over a year now. and no she doesnt use synthetic. i drove it today and im like.. wow.. i just tap the pedal and it flies. my car is a tortoise compared to it!
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08-11-2011, 02:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mastershake
its a 99 sc2 auto, and shes changed the oil ONCE.... shes had the car for over a year now. and no she doesnt use synthetic. i drove it today and im like.. wow.. i just tap the pedal and it flies. my car is a tortoise compared to it!
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Gotta be the weight, then, unless it's a factory freak and yours is sub factory - factory....... |
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08-11-2011, 07:21 AM
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saturns plastic. oldsmobile has atleast some metal in it.
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08-11-2011, 10:58 AM
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I'm guessing she got a factory freak, one of the girls i used to run around with had a 98? sc2 and that thing was gutless I didnt even like driving it because it was so boring..
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08-11-2011, 01:08 PM
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Maybe your Alero is due for a tune up? We get so comfortable with our rides that over time we do not realize that the old girl is not what it once was and having something like this happen wakes us up!
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A SS looks like it could kick your ass if it wanted to, but a WS6 looks like it's coming over to do it
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08-11-2011, 01:43 PM
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Saturns are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, they aren't too bad.
I've had more than a few.
But usually they aren't rockets.
My current Saturn is an 01 SL SOHC with 200k on it... put 3 people in it with luggage, turn the AC on, and try to go up a hill.... good luck....
There were two S-series models... one was SOHC and one was DOHC
Occasionally you will find one that is relatively quick.... but rare.
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08-11-2011, 02:22 PM
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just because it's a 4 cyl doesn't mean it's going to be slow either. people that drive my ecotec sometimes think it's a 6.
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08-11-2011, 03:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MMGT1
Maybe your Alero is due for a tune up?
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trust me, i've exhausted EVERY tune up option there is (besides coils but they arent bad so meh) |
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08-11-2011, 04:58 PM
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Got a track close by? If your not running in the 15.1 to 15.6 range something is up bud! Mine ran a 15.2 bone stock, paper filter and all
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A SS looks like it could kick your ass if it wanted to, but a WS6 looks like it's coming over to do it
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08-11-2011, 06:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MMGT1
Got a track close by? If your not running in the 15.1 to 15.6 range something is up bud! Mine ran a 15.2 bone stock, paper filter and all
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That's why you're running so fast now, you got a factory freak  |
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08-11-2011, 09:05 PM
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Really off topic B, but Im headed to the track on Saturday. I want one last kick-at-the-can N/A before I boost this thing and really try to blow this SOB sky high! hahahhahha I think I am ready to take down my record of 14.1 @ 100.25 dude.... wish me luck man! Going to be running 16" tires this time, so see if I can pick up a tenth or two. That 13.9 is my goal, would love to finally hit that dam number
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A SS looks like it could kick your ass if it wanted to, but a WS6 looks like it's coming over to do it
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08-11-2011, 09:12 PM
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Now, as for those coils, have you tested them? They should all be between 5-7K ohms
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A SS looks like it could kick your ass if it wanted to, but a WS6 looks like it's coming over to do it
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08-11-2011, 10:42 PM
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not sure about a track close by. how do i go about checking my coils?
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08-12-2011, 07:28 AM
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I dynoed a stock v6 and only put down 126hp and 177ft pound.
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08-12-2011, 08:19 AM
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ohms tester, one pin on each terminal and resistance should be in the range above
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A SS looks like it could kick your ass if it wanted to, but a WS6 looks like it's coming over to do it
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03-24-2012, 10:24 AM
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another interesting discovery... just drove my co-workers 94 nissan maxima and it also kicks my aleros ass. something is WRONG with my car xD
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03-24-2012, 10:28 AM
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Some Aleros just seem slow, some seem fast.
I've had quite a few...
An 03 with 13k miles and a 3400 felt significantly slower than an 01 with 38k miles on it...
Really I don't know why but sure would like to.
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03-24-2012, 11:19 AM
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because butt dynos are inaccurate
my friend's stock manual neon feels quicker than it is just because the ride is harsh with shifting and all that haha
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