Torque Steer
11-02-2002, 07:24 PM
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Torque Steer
I'm experiencing an increased amount of torque steer lately. I have about 30K miles and get excessive torque steer when downshifting to slow down then hitting the gas while still in the lower gear. Example: The car will jerk left when I drop to second at 50 MPH then it jerks harder to the right when I floor it while still in the same lower gear and moving about 40 MPH. Any suggestions? :?:
11-02-2002, 07:57 PM
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I'm wondering if you're experiencing a normal increase in horsepower at engine breakin. Most modern GM Powertrains are notorious for a boost in power and efficiency at about 30k. If you don't actually have a mechanical problem, I'd suggest torque arms. They'll take about 70% of what you feel out of it.
11-02-2002, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
I'm wondering if you're experiencing a normal increase in horsepower at engine breakin. Most modern GM Powertrains are notorious for a boost in power and efficiency at about 30k. If you don't actually have a mechanical problem, I'd suggest torque arms. They'll take about 70% of what you feel out of it.
01-02-2003, 03:15 PM
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Torque Steer and LSD'*
I've been hunting down info on these cars for a few days now, whenever I have time. I found a site called zzperformance.com which offered a limited slip differential for these trannies. It is reported to dramatically reduce torque steer.
Anyone have any additional info or rebuttals to this claim?
Anyone have any additional info or rebuttals to this claim?
01-05-2003, 11:41 AM
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A Limited Slip will definetely reduce torque steer, as the car will no longer pull to one side. If you have the money, I would recommend this option. Quaife is one of the better brands out there, and you can get one for roughly $1300 from the Grand Prix Store, here: http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...y_Code=GPUNDER
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