Sudden drop in power from EF. Clutch slipping problem?

ssj_jaypee · 25-05-2005, 07:37 PM

Hey there everybody,

I need your help.
Recently I've started to lose lots of power from my EF Futura and I think its got to do with the clutch. *I THINK*
Its not slipping bad at all but it has started to over the last week.

I'm not just talking about takeoff power but general power right throughout the rev range in each gear its really bumming me out.

Maybe it could be my oil too, cause it hasnt been changed in a long time maybe that could be causing the power drop too perhaps?
I need ideas please!

Thanks in advance.

25-05-2005, 07:55 PM

well can you smell clutch?

stockstandard · 25-05-2005, 08:05 PM

I would start by adjusting the clutch cable and change the oil.

ssj_jaypee · 25-05-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstandard

I would start by adjusting the clutch cable and change the oil.

Yes! That could be it. I remember now, when I first got the car my clutch pickup point was really low to the floor so it was hard to change gears and I basically brought it in to the mechanics and they adjusted the clutch for me, now I can change gears only having to put the clutch not even half way.

So you reckon I will have to adjust the clutch again so its more closer but not too close as before where I need to put my foot to the floor to change gears?
Yeah I think the power started to drop after the clutch was adjusted.

Thanks!

EB6 · 25-05-2005, 09:51 PM

to c if ya clutch is any good drive up a big hill and put it in a low gear and floor it, if it rev's with out the car goin any faster ya clutch is out of adjustment or ****ed. the oil thing could do it but it would be more of noisy or the engine not runnin smooth for that. could be plugs or anything causin it.

neb · 25-05-2005, 11:20 PM

yeah definately try adjusting your clutch so that it engages a bit lower down

Danny · 26-05-2005, 08:06 PM

How could a broken clutch or a cable out of adjustment cause a drop in power????

Damo · 26-05-2005, 08:18 PM

Danny: cause it wouldn't be fully engaging. ie slipping = loss of power delivery. The power is still there just not getting to the wheels.

toby123 · 26-05-2005, 08:43 PM

Why does it have a Dual 3" exhaust?

FPVWEPN · 27-05-2005, 02:40 AM

coz hes nuts!!!!!!!!

au-steve · 27-05-2005, 05:04 AM

i reckon a the zorst should be tainted with as well. Did you get that done at the same time?
I reckon, correct me if im wrong but pipes that big on a stock engine would cause quite a-bit-of-a-drop in power?

FRDXR6 · 27-05-2005, 02:19 PM

^^^ I heard that too, too much back pressure of back flow or something 2-2.5" is normal for N/A, 2.75" is sutiable for a modded N/A, 3" and above are usually for turbo cars etc

au-steve · 27-05-2005, 07:48 PM

yer, spoke to my zorst man today bout my upgrade. and he reckons on a stock low comp V8 3" will be killing it. espec dual 3".

au-steve · 27-05-2005, 07:49 PM

please tell me its a v8. and not a dual 3" on a 6.

ssj_jaypee · 28-05-2005, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by au-steve

i reckon a the zorst should be tainted with as well. Did you get that done at the same time?
I reckon, correct me if im wrong but pipes that big on a stock engine would cause quite a-bit-of-a-drop in power?

Nope, I actually noticed an increase in power after the exhaust mods.
The engine definetly felt like it was breathing alot easier.
I remember loosing power after my clutch was adjusted so I'm figuring this is the cause of my problem.

toby123 · 10-06-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ssj_jaypee

Nope, I actually noticed an increase in power after the exhaust mods.
The engine definetly felt like it was breathing alot easier.
I remember loosing power after my clutch was adjusted so I'm figuring this is the cause of my problem.

So is it a 6 or a 8?