Too much power?? Is this normal??

Got a 94 SL that shwaz automatic, now 5-speed and anytime I floor it in first or second gear I lose tire grip (they spin) between like 4 and 6 grand (RPM)...or for example if I did a burnout I could do it straight through to 3rd gear. The tires are like new, plenty of tread and good quality, is this normal for a SL 5-Speed? I know LSD would make that better but i've never had a car that was able to do this. Only reason I ask is because it pisses me off when I can't floor it unless its past 2nd gear or below 4 grand in 2nd, I don't like not using the engine's full potential.

I doubt you have to much power, I bet you have to hard a tire or the pavement is cool.

Yea the pavement is cool, i've just never had that happen before. So your rating is up to "cocky bastard" now? lol nice.

Yea the pavement is cool, i've just never had that happen before. So your rating is up to "cocky bastard" now? lol nice.


haha funny stuff cocky bastard haha

It's whatever he likes lol.

u need to try my rims & tires out :) since they never spin

Technical Automan, did you do the tranny swap or did a previous owner do it? I would love to know all about it. Not to hijack this thread, though, so send me a PM with details like cost, points of interest, etc.

I think he added a section to the FAQ regarding the swap...and he did it himself.

yeah ALL by myself, no help at ALL, except from you guys here at AF...I forgot to brag about that in the FAQ...

Stealth you're in Rochester right? I am too, bring em over i'll spin em and you can have em back lol.