Feels like hitting rev limiter

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Re: Feels like hitting rev limiter

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It could be that, please try it and see.
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Re: Feels like hitting rev limiter

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I disabled traction control, tuned it, and took it for a spin. 2nd gear felt better...it pulled and felt smooth. It bogged a little in 3rd. I read that disabling traction control by just pushing the button doesn't fully disable it, so I tried the method where you push the button off and on while doing a series of things with the brake pedal and e-brake. The dash showed that it was disabled, so I took the car for a spin. Same thing...2nd gear felt smooth, a little bog in 3rd. Definitely felt less, but it's still there.

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Re: Feels like hitting rev limiter

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Also, when I am doing a new calibration, it gives 8 options; the 2nd option is 240 lb-ft tune and the 3rd option is CARB pending 240 lb-ft tune. I have tried both, but I was wondering if they are the same or if I am supposed to be picking one in particular.
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IF you don't have a CARB FlashPro then don't use the CARB calibrations.
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Re: Feels like hitting rev limiter

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I do have the CARB Flashpro
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You can only use CARB calibrations with a CARB FlashPro.
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Re: Feels like hitting rev limiter

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Spunkster wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2026 11:54 am It could be that, please try it and see.
I don't know if you saw my post, but I disabled traction control. It was better, but still bogged.
I spoke to a tuner and he suggested that the car is running too rich or too lean with the tune. He suggested taking out the PRL HVI and putting the stock airbox back in. Do you have any other suggestions? I'd like to run both the intake and the tuner if I can.

And I appreciate all of your feedback...thank you!
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