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hello all,

i recently bought a 86 r31 silhouette with perfect service history and that, but when i got it i noticed that it was very sluggish up until about 3000rpms in first gear, then it would suddenly kick in and i would feel a lot more power. i found this odd as i used to a 86 gx skyline, and that picked up from a standing start a hell of lot quicker than my silhouette does. i asked the mechanic that the bloke used to take it to and he says it is normal, i dont believe him. so if anyone could help me with what the problem may, or know of someplace good in the adelaide area i could get it checked out i would much appreciate it,

cheers,

matt

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hello all,

i recently bought a 86 r31 silhouette with perfect service history and that, but when i got it i noticed that it was very sluggish up until about 3000rpms in first gear, then it would suddenly kick in and i would feel a lot more power. i found this odd as i used to a 86 gx skyline, and that picked up from a standing start a hell of lot quicker than my silhouette does. i asked the mechanic that the bloke used to take it to and he says it is normal, i dont believe him. so if anyone could help me with what the problem may, or know of someplace good in the adelaide area i could get it checked out i would much appreciate it,

cheers,

matt

Does it bog down under 3000rpm or does it just feel weak?

Maybe your timing isn't set properly

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sounds like the electronic auto is acting funny.. they're a piece of crap on the s3's apparently.

Either that or some exhaust problem?

Anyhow, probably best get another mechanic have a look. You could always change the spark plugs and leads, fuel filter -- may as well do it anyhow. Might make a difference.

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