Why Can't I do a Burnout?
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Why Can't I do a Burnout?
I have a 2018 Silverado 2500HD Short Box 4x4 with the last of the 6.0 engines. It has a 4.10 locking diff.
I am just going to say it. This truck will not do a burnout despite having 70 more horsepower, street tires and a short bed. By contrast, my long bed 2005 2500HD 4x4 with a 6.0 and 4.10 and locking diff would roast the tires off the line.
I obviously did not buy this for that purpose. But not long ago at a traffic light, a semi truck came barreling toward me from behind and was definitely not going to stop in time. The intersection was clear so I nailed the throttle to get out of his way. I stomped the pedal, and nothing happened. After about 2 seconds, it took off. It felt like it stuttered. I use 89 octane gas by the way. He hit the guy next to me hard.
Next time I got the chance, I took it over to a mall parking lot and tried nailing the throttle a few times. It feels like the throttle is not directly connected to the engine or something.
I did check the manual and disabled the TCS and Stabilitrak in case some computer was preventing me from doing this. It did not help.
Again I am not attempting to check my quarter mile time, I just want to know why I can't punch it and see the reaction I am used to.
I appreciate any advice on this - thanks.
I am just going to say it. This truck will not do a burnout despite having 70 more horsepower, street tires and a short bed. By contrast, my long bed 2005 2500HD 4x4 with a 6.0 and 4.10 and locking diff would roast the tires off the line.
I obviously did not buy this for that purpose. But not long ago at a traffic light, a semi truck came barreling toward me from behind and was definitely not going to stop in time. The intersection was clear so I nailed the throttle to get out of his way. I stomped the pedal, and nothing happened. After about 2 seconds, it took off. It felt like it stuttered. I use 89 octane gas by the way. He hit the guy next to me hard.
Next time I got the chance, I took it over to a mall parking lot and tried nailing the throttle a few times. It feels like the throttle is not directly connected to the engine or something.
I did check the manual and disabled the TCS and Stabilitrak in case some computer was preventing me from doing this. It did not help.
Again I am not attempting to check my quarter mile time, I just want to know why I can't punch it and see the reaction I am used to.
I appreciate any advice on this - thanks.
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I get it
Most newer vehicles ,the gas pedal is not physically connected to the throttle body via cable any more, they use a "fly by wire" type meaning sensors and wires. My 17 silverado had crazy throttle delay as well but i fixed it, install a product called "pedal commander" it costs around 250-300 but man there is zero delay! It "wakes" your truck up and gives it a more powerful feel by eliminating any delay, also search discount codes for it i got 30 bucks off mine , there are 4 main settings eco city sport and sport + then each one has 8 sub settings ranging from -4 to +4 i run sport +3 all the time . I promise you this is what you need!
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Most newer vehicles ,the gas pedal is not physically connected to the throttle body via cable any more, they use a "fly by wire" type meaning sensors and wires. My 17 silverado had crazy throttle delay as well but i fixed it, install a product called "pedal commander" it costs around 250-300 but man there is zero delay! It "wakes" your truck up and gives it a more powerful feel by eliminating any delay, also search discount codes for it i got 30 bucks off mine , there are 4 main settings eco city sport and sport + then each one has 8 sub settings ranging from -4 to +4 i run sport +3 all the time . I promise you this is what you need!
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my drive by wire 04 car and 07 truck would do burnouts no problem. Its not the drive by wire throttle directly...its the pcm programming; designed to protect the driveline from abuse. any change in programming with void your warranty. When a engine or trans fails under warranty...gm will take snapshots of the programming codes....if they are not factory...void. They can even tell how many times a module has been flashed...so they even know when custom tunes have been removed. leave it factory until your off powertrain warranty.
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Follow up to my original message.
I found a leak around the satellite antenna on my 2018 Silverado and had it at the dealer for the fix. They were kind enough to provide me with a 2019 Silverado 1500. It had the 5.3L V8.
I could not believe the difference. I took it out in the country and tested the acceleration. From a dead stop, it roasted the tires and actually push me back in the seat hard. Throttle response was instantaneous and gratifying. And surprising for locking rear diff - I had a two wheel burnout with a smaller engine than my 2500 6.0.
If I can get similar performance from a Pedal Commander, I will get one for sure. Thanks for the replies.
I found a leak around the satellite antenna on my 2018 Silverado and had it at the dealer for the fix. They were kind enough to provide me with a 2019 Silverado 1500. It had the 5.3L V8.
I could not believe the difference. I took it out in the country and tested the acceleration. From a dead stop, it roasted the tires and actually push me back in the seat hard. Throttle response was instantaneous and gratifying. And surprising for locking rear diff - I had a two wheel burnout with a smaller engine than my 2500 6.0.
If I can get similar performance from a Pedal Commander, I will get one for sure. Thanks for the replies.
