I've always noticed that when I get on it, the speed really drops while shifting. I mean, I already know the torque curve drops before shifting (though I don't know much about cars) but is it normal to really feel it??

This might be a stupid question but remember I've driven the blazer prior to buying the camaro and it has a shiftkit. (and maybe it spoiled me I know a shiftkit would firm up the shifts...just never knew I'd feel it so bad without one.

 

by speend you mean engine speed right??? cause if your car is slowing down something is messed up. what RPM does the engine drop to? and what engine and gear do you have?

 

I've got the 3.08 gears...I don't remember the rpm drop off hand, though-matter of I wasn't even going to post this today, just decided at the last minute

I don't mean this is a sudden thing. I've noticed it for awhile and it might be normal. I'll have to check on the rpm drop tomorrow.

My brother knows a lot about cars and fbodies (V8's mainly), he never said anything when he drove it a few times. Matter of fact he drove it one day and said the 3.8 pulled better than he thought it would.

What's the normal drop, btw?

 

Well when your transmission shifts unless its a hard shifting tranny, you might feel some sort of negative acceleration as the transmission disengages.

Also, remember your motor doesnt have a linear powercurve like a Honda. Your hp/torque curve drops off in the upper mid range, not the redline. That also may be the cause of the "slowing down" youre feeling.

 

I remember reading that on a chart before, but it seems mostly after the shift.

Actually I haven't been able to do it today. From a 10-20 roll I gave it 3/4 throttle and the rpms dropped down to 3000 twice-feeling strong. The lowest i got was 2500 rpms, but even that felt stronger.

I do remember that i was going around 25 mph before when I floored it (and it pulled like a horse until around the shift), it shifts up a couple of seconds later and feels like the rpms fall below 2500 maybe.
I know the manual (book) says if you're under 35 to give it half throttle, and over 35 all the way...but what would they know??

 

I guess the HPP3 would also firm things up.


But that'll have to come after a few other toys.
B&B $600+
+Lid
+CAI
+gears ...not sure about gears though. SPeaking of gears, I think the 3.08's weakness is mainly what I was talking about esp.
down low. My Blazer has 4.11's and shift kit, so that's probably made me a little paranoid about the Maro.

damn, I should take up stamp collecting, this hobby is already looking expensive.

 

It sounds like your transmission is just downshifting, and in that case, there would be a slight delay in the power. Thats perfectly normal. This is one of the reasons why they say automatic transmissions arent as good for "highway rolls" as stickshifts. Automatic transmissions dont deliver power in teh same manner as manuals.

Manual transmission cars have a "direct" connection from the wheels to the motor, automatics (unless they have lock up converters) do not. Autos have a "lag" for lack of better words. When you listen to cars, you can normally tell whether they are manual or automatic by the sound of the motor. Theaccleration of manuals sounds more "sharp."