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jeebus · 08-28-2012, 11:55 AM

OK OK, I know there are many discussions on this subject. But I thought maybe this could be a place where we discuss all the various methods attempted to remedy it, and any speculation as to why it exists in the first place.

I've owned ~20 cars and I've never had a car with such a rapid drop in the middle of the powerband. I also haven't had any cars with such small displacement, without a turbo, that have this much low-end grunt. I think the car is great for cruising in town this way. I also think it pulls pretty well from 4500-7000 or so. But if you are in the mood to drive "briskly", that hole in the middle ruins it for you.

Based on the various threads, dynos, etc...it seems there are mods that make the hole less noticeable or shorter, but none that eliminate it (other than forced induction).

So I propose this thread be used to discuss all realms of modification, and specifically what they did to the torque dip. Did they make it better? worse? If they made it better, how so? Did it affect other aspects of the powerband? Did you lose some low-end, top-end?

Also, this thread could be used to propose suggested fixes to the community. Let's eliminate this hole from the car's personality....without a snail.

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08-28-2012, 11:55 AM	#1
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Torque hole discussion OK OK, I know there are many discussions on this subject. But I thought maybe this could be a place where we discuss all the various methods attempted to remedy it, and any speculation as to why it exists in the first place. I've owned ~20 cars and I've never had a car with such a rapid drop in the middle of the powerband. I also haven't had any cars with such small displacement, without a turbo, that have this much low-end grunt. I think the car is great for cruising in town this way. I also think it pulls pretty well from 4500-7000 or so. But if you are in the mood to drive "briskly", that hole in the middle ruins it for you. Based on the various threads, dynos, etc...it seems there are mods that make the hole less noticeable or shorter, but none that eliminate it (other than forced induction). So I propose this thread be used to discuss all realms of modification, and specifically what they did to the torque dip. Did they make it better? worse? If they made it better, how so? Did it affect other aspects of the powerband? Did you lose some low-end, top-end? Also, this thread could be used to propose suggested fixes to the community. Let's eliminate this hole from the car's personality....without a snail. :happy0180: