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I thought for sure this is an automatic. Then I noticed your sig:
www.jackstransmissions.com
I tried to rev match, but it still goes to redline, and since I bought it only last Friday I don't want to blow up the engine as I don't have money to rebuild etc,These might be of some interest:According to Jacks Trans data, which is for AWD, at about 5k RPM in 4th you're doing 92MPH. That isn't even close to redline. Since FWD has taller gears than AWD, you will be a little higher RPM but still not redline.DSM / EVO III - GEAR RATIOS - Jacks Transmissions
Listed below are gear ratios for the DSM / EVO III 5-Speed Transmissions. The chart calculates vehicle speeds based on the gear ratio and tire size. As you can see, the EVOIII gear set offers a taller 1st and 5th gears and also gives you a closer ratio 3rd and 4th! As you can see, with the right...
Sounds like you might have a synchronizer or clutch issue if it won't engage into 4th when downshifting from 5th. Does it grind when downshifting or upshifting? Have you tried rev matching to see if it will engage?
I just looked at the website, the thing is is that when it does hit that 69mph+ range it doesn't want to go any faster and acts like its reclining, it caps at 3200rpm aroind 85mph, and slows down, to 70 ish then speeds up, then hits like a barrierThese might be of some interest:According to Jacks Trans data, which is for AWD, at about 5k RPM in 4th you're doing 92MPH. That isn't even close to redline. Since FWD has taller gears than AWD, you will be a little higher RPM but still not redline.DSM / EVO III - GEAR RATIOS - Jacks Transmissions
Listed below are gear ratios for the DSM / EVO III 5-Speed Transmissions. The chart calculates vehicle speeds based on the gear ratio and tire size. As you can see, the EVOIII gear set offers a taller 1st and 5th gears and also gives you a closer ratio 3rd and 4th! As you can see, with the right...
Sounds like you might have a synchronizer or clutch issue if it won't engage into 4th when downshifting from 5th. Does it grind when downshifting or upshifting? Have you tried rev matching to see if it will engage?
no check engine light, my skill level is low, im going into mechanics however, ngl I can't even find the obd2 port, I have one of those tuner chips that came with the car however I don't trust using it
Tuner chip thing??? Elaborate.
doesn't feel like the clutch is slipping at all
2 possibilities then. You're not in gear or something with 4th is broken. Surely it should be obvious if the shifter is in position? Try it with car off also.
will do thank you
I believe I figured it out, the car has a bad air fuel ratio where you can smell gas constantly (i know it needs tuned) but yesterday I drove it and it was sputtering in 2nd at 45mph, I believe its sending too much fuel to the point its drowning itself and losing power
Sounds like you have lots of problems. Your profile shows no mods. This is a bone stock car?
no it has mods i just have no idea what the mods are, i know for sure it has a greedy blow off valve, and injen cold air intake
So you have no idea what size injectors? Ecu changes etc? Has the car ever run correctly? How long have you had it. What maintenance/repairs have you done
No clue on the injector size, no clue i know it needs tuned, no clue, how it runs now is how it ran when I got it, I've only had it since the 17th, and just 2-3 days ago did i get plates for it so I can finally drive it around legally, only maintenance I've done is putting door cards on and replacing hatch struts
hey man, been a long time, probably should've updated sooner, but i took it to my auto tech class in my college and it was the boost tube that goes into the turbo, the last guy didn't tighten it down all the way and it eventually got too loose and thats why I was having trouble driving it, once I tightened it down it drove 100% better.
