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Old 01-10-2007, 12:18 AM
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Interesting little tidbit of info - Apparently back when the 3.1 mated to the Automatic trans was debuted in the Cavalier, People complained about its low end torque when passing, apparently around 35-40mph, when you WOT to pass, it would slighty "EEK" the tires.

Video (not mine, I have a 5 speed.) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp_JAapaEBQ

Heck, i wouldn't have been complaining.
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I'm not sure why it would of spun the tires. The acceleration doesn't look that great?
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0-60 vid needed.
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Originally Posted by Custom88
I'm not sure why it would of spun the tires. The acceleration doesn't look that great?

Torque...not acceleration. Afterall ...it'* a cavi.
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Originally Posted by Custom88
I'm not sure why it would of spun the tires.
2588lbs + 185 ft/lbs tq (low to mid range tq) = tires spin real easily.

Originally Posted by Custom88
The acceleration doesn't look that great?
The automatics are held back terribly by the 2.84 ratio, compared to the 5 speed'* 3.61. 0-60 for a 5 speed is 7.9, while the auto is 8.6.
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