Car feels like it has no kick in first but hauls once put in 2nd

[GSTurbo1]

Ok guys... my 1990 tsi awd seems like it is really slow in first gear, almost like a granny gear. I feel like my car does not build boost in first gear, but as soon as i shift to second gear im building boost/flying instantly. The power just increases for every gear I step up. The car has a bigger turbo, I would say a big 16g turbo, it's some sort of tdo5h variant that is twin scrolled so I know its not a 14b. I dont know maybe its just a common thing and must expect more out of first. The car is very fast and has a lot of power but at the same time not happy with first gear.

 

[talontd92tsi]

Ok guys... my 1990 tsi awd seems like it is really slow in first gear, almost like a granny gear. I feel like my car does not build boost in first gear, but as soon as i shift to second gear im building boost/flying instantly. The power just increases for every gear I step up. The car has a bigger turbo, I would say a big 16g turbo, it's some sort of tdo5h variant that is twin scrolled so I know its not a 14b. I dont know maybe its just a common thing and must expect more out of first. The car is very fast and has a lot of power but at the same time not happy with first gear.

Twin Scrolled? I wouldn't be so sure of that. There is no turbo that bolts to a factory dsm manifold that is a twin scroll turbocharger.

Now, your car (theoretically) could have some Evo variant of a twin scroll turbo, but I highly doubt it.

FYI, a 14b is also a TD05H turbo. This is just a reference to the turbine wheel.

Your first mod should always be a boost gauge. I don't see one in your profile. If you aren't sure if your making boost in first gear, that would be a good place to look.

 

[pyro719]

bigger the turbo the less you will feel it in first gear unless you are launching it with anti lag.

 

[Insane20]

+1 on boost gauge. when you do get one check how much boost your making. on my big 16g ill make a solid 15 psi in first gear.

 

[jed344]

Just sounds like not enough load to spool it is all.. My car will hit 13psi in first 19 in second and 22psi in 3rd. 1st feels weak unless i 2 step and build boost.