Help Gsx Way Slow

hey i got a 1995 GSX automatic i just took it to the track today and ran 16.5 wtf any suggestions besides the obvious sell it and buy a manual

1st. just because it is automatic doesnt mean its slow.

2nd. check your boost settings and check your boost guage

3rd. has it always ran that slow?

Probably a boost leak.

has it always been like this maybe there a boost leak like everone else is saying

hey i dont mean to sound like a dumbass but how can i tell if there is a boost leak? This is the first turbo car ive owned and ive only had it for about 3 weeks now. The Stock boost gauge does go up thou and i can feel a dif after around 2500 rmp i definaltly feel a boost. I have heard that the stock BOV leaks and i should upgrade to aftermarket but would it really be a big enough deal to make me run 16.5?

buy an aftermarket boost guage, it will tell you if your boost is dropping or low

hey i dont mean to sound like a dumbass but how can i tell if there is a boost leak?

Look on www.vfaq.com for the leak tester. I don't remember what section its under.

My friends Auto GSX (100% stock) ran a 15.3...

He did the L,2,D shifting.

i ran 16.5 in just D. then 2nd run i did L 2 D and ran 16.53. i guess i will buy a boost gauge cause its gotta be leaking

What is the elevation of the track you raced on? Im in Salt Lake City, Utah, and our track is about 4500 ft. Cars up here run almost 1 second slower than they do at sea level. Ex: 680 hp civic here ran an all-time best of 11.3. He took it down to Cali and ran a 10.4. Street legal too :D (if you own a 12 second car up here, your car is quick!)

well a 12 second street car anywhere isnt slow but im on sealevel so that shouldnt be an issue for my car im going to have to look into the boost gauge mabye have someone look at it

I've got a 96 GS-T and just got a 1gen BOV in... instantly!! I noticed alot!! of gain... i'd watch ebay or dsmtrader for a 1st gen BOV and give that a whirl... best and cheapest bang for my buck!!! What is a good time for 1/4 mile on a stock GS-T and GSX anyway?

so why is the 1st gen bov so much better then 2nd?

2nd gen leaks

well it leaks...and its plastic...heres the lek test link...http://www.vfaq.com/mods/ICtester.html