mad_max Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I got a kp60 starlet with a 3.8v6 commodore motor in it. Its nuts, just does one thing, at low rpm it makes a sucking noise and lacks of power (hardly any at all) Have no rev meter but i think at like 1k rpm it goes back to normal (nuts) Not a problem, just would like to know what it is, i thought maybe sucking too much air at low rpm because when you plant it it runs mint and would be right mixture when planted. I don't know.. any help appreciated Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Sustained loss of traction?? LOL - sorry no idea though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_max Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 As soon as it stops sucking, traction is non existent... trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Is it a hotwire or sliding vane AFM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The loud sucking noise at low rpm is normal for the 3800 engines. Especially loud if running a pod type filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_max Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Ohk, its just the lack of power that comes with it doesn't feel right. And is running pod filter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulloc Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 leaking inlet manifold gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 You're saying it has no power below 1000rpm? I would expect an engine to, most would idle around that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_max Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Yea, maybe 1500-2000 idk? hard to tell with no meter. spins in any rpm so hard to tell really. Idles low as so not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulloc Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 spray some carb clean over it and check for vacuum leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_max Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Oh yea, never thought about that Will give it a go Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_max Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Also for sale if anyones interested? Cant afford to finish, needs a few things for cert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 pics? http://www.sella.co.nz/motoring/cars/toyota/9bx6yq/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_max Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 http://www.sella.co.nz/motoring/cars/toyota/9bx6yq/ Heres a link to it, if you want to make an offer ill sell cheap to oldschooler Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_max Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yea thats the 1, great mind think alike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hillman1 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 hey mate you still got this or know where it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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