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Jul 16, 2007 | 11:22 AM

LThompson

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Slow to take off when passing.

I have a totally stock 1998 C5 with auto tranny. When I go to pass someone there is a slight hesitation before downshifting. Will a tune get rid of this?

And if so, who would be prefered to do it mail order? (No tuners close by.)

Jul 16, 2007 | 11:44 AM

krash721

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From: lakeland fL

hesitation

I was wondering the same thing!

Jul 16, 2007 | 11:48 AM

JDGATOR

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Try shifting manually into 3d. Won't hurt the tranny.

Jul 16, 2007 | 01:13 PM

warpster

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Yes a tune can fix that! I don't know if I would send away for a tune though??? Or get one of the portable tuners (Predator etc) and change it yourself.

Jul 16, 2007 | 01:13 PM

LThompson

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Try shifting manually into 3d. Won't hurt the tranny.

I realize that will work but was wondering if a tune would change this.

Jul 16, 2007 | 02:19 PM

Camaroguy22

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Switching to a M6 will also help.

Jul 18, 2007 | 09:07 AM

LThompson

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Any more thoughts on this?

I have a cat back system and vararam on the way.

Jul 18, 2007 | 11:47 AM

Chuck01

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Tune will help, but Gears and a Torque Convertor are much better...

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Jul 18, 2007 | 11:56 AM

brookman

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From: chandler az

Does the 98 have active handling? my buddy's 99 has it and when you turn it off the hesitation goes away.

Jul 18, 2007 | 12:07 PM

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Tune will help, but Gears and a Torque Convertor are much better...

Jul 18, 2007 | 12:09 PM

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David426

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what gears do you have

Jul 18, 2007 | 12:30 PM

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bighank

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Mine hesitated with light acceleration at 40 60 MPH

Cleaned the MAF and TB and hesitation seemed to go away. About 3 weeks later returned. Replaced plugs with 41-985 Iridiums and new Red Perfomance wires and solved the problem for good. You night want to do these things before trying to tune a car that needs some maintenance.

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Jul 18, 2007 | 12:36 PM

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get a 6-spd, problem solved!

Jul 18, 2007 | 12:49 PM

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LThompson

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It does not have the active handling.

I am trying to keep this car as original as possible. Any mods I do I would like to be able to remove easily.

And as for the six speed, I would trade for one in heartbeat if I could find on in the shape this one is in. (People that don't know their Vettes think this is brand new!)

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