Na Auto 33 Issue

[Savtraxx]

Just bought a NA auto 33 , it needs an airbox snorkel and is yet to be serviced , I've noticed when I put my foot down a lot of thr travel of the accelerator does nothing...not until my foot is almost flat the car picks up....still yet to put the air box snorkel on and do the engine oil and filter which might make the car go a little smoother , the throttle cable doesn't seem slack...The pick up is fine until past 1/4 throttle it's after that there's a big blank spot in accelerationAny ideas? Cheers

[Super Drager]

Just bought a NA auto 33 , it needs an airbox snorkel and is yet to be serviced , I've noticed when I put my foot down a lot of thr travel of the accelerator does nothing...not until my foot is almost flat the car picks up....still yet to put the air box snorkel on and do the engine oil and filter which might make the car go a little smoother , the throttle cable doesn't seem slack...The pick up is fine until past 1/4 throttle it's after that there's a big blank spot in accelerationAny ideas? Cheers

Welcome to the nugget that is the NA skyline my friend.

[mad082]

as above, the NA skylines are a bit of a slug, especially the autos. what you are describing sounds like there is something else going on though (without knowing whether you are exagerating it or not). your transmission fluid may be low or you may have a sticking brake or the engine may simply be low on compression, resulting in lower than normal power. there are other things you can check though, such as the ignition timing, to make sure that it is right so you aren't losing power there.

[Savtraxx]

If I revv the car at the throttle body and there's no blank spot but there is at the accelerator pedal is that a rooted cable? Doesn't feel slack...

[mad082]

so if you rev the car by turning the throttle body it is fine, but then if you go and sit in the car and rev it with the accelerator pedal (while still parked) it lags a bit? if so, then yes, sounds like there is an issue with the cable. may be that either the cable or outer casing is damage, or it is slack and needs tightening up