RPM surge WOT

[afunkygbeat]

I've done a search and haven't found anything that relates exactly to mine. Looking for some insight.

Whenever I'm cruising at a steady speed say 40, and I go WOT, or even if I downshift and go WOT my RPMs surge but the car doesn't go any faster. And then the RPMs will stay at a certain point then fall a little and then the car then seems to pick up speed. I don't have any boost leaks. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

 

[1995silvergst]

I do not see a clutch listed in your mods I would say it is slipping unless you have changed it recently.

 

[afunkygbeat]

I do not see a clutch listed in your mods I would say it is slipping unless you have changed it recently.

Even when I'm already in a gear? As in I don't downshift and just cruising in 4rth gear?

 

[1995silvergst]

Yes as the engine rpms and boost build under wot so does the hp and torque. If your clutch is badly worn it will hold under low rpm/boost and start slipping when increased the gear you are in is irrelevant.

 

[afunkygbeat]

Yes as the engine rpms and boost build under wot so does the hp and torque. If your clutch is badly worn it will hold under low rpm/boost and start slipping when increased the gear you are in is irrelevant.

Oh ic. I do get clutch stutter sometimes when I first start driving. Guess its time to replace the clutch! Thanks!

 

[ShadowTalon]

Completely sounds like clutch slipping to me. Especially if your car has high mileage and it has never been changed. Take it easy for now until you swap in a new clutch or you will end up with a car that will eventually not grab at all. You should be ok as long as you don't go WOT until you do swap.