slow to pick up

[daren parker]

i dont know if all chimaeras are the same but my car seems to have a bit of a dead spot.i had a boy racer at the side of me today in an old sri cavalier and he was about the same speed then my car just left him ,why does the v8 need a little winding up and why does it not perform from the start thanks

[That Daddy]

Have you checked the Ign Timing?might be worth a try,you would be amazed but this often gets missed on a service.

[GreenV8S]

daren parker said:

why does it not perform from the start

They do, if they're running right. In fact these big lazy engines are famous for the 'Martini' effect ("any time, any place, any gear ...&quot.