80vetteL82

Ok, I have a question for fellow SS/TC owners. Im now over 1100miles (in only 3 weeks ), so Ive been getting on the new car more and more. Ive been testing the no-lift shift, and I noticed that I get some smoke from the tailpipe during these shifts, it almost looks like blow-by. Has anybody experienced this? Im assuming its normal, but I just figured Id throw it out there. Also, it does not have to be in "competitive mode" to perform the no-lift shift correct? Thanks for any input.
80vetteL82

Super_SS

its normal.every boosted car that gets powershifted throws out a cloud of black smoke

sherm420

ya its normal man and u dont have to be in comp mode

rollingboostedss

Is the smoke white or black? if it is white it could be oil and if black its just fuel

Super_SS

obviously black,he just broke the car in,lol

rollingboostedss

lol lets see when my buddy got his ss s/c only had 1200 miles on and that thing looked like a train going down the road

80vetteL82

alright, cool thanks for the input. its nighttime here, so Im not 100% sure, but It looked black. Im pretty sure white signifies more of a coolant burnoff problem, and a blue-ish gray is oil, but I could be wrong.

Super_SS

just make sure u clean around ur bumper once in awhile,as it will turn black

Tazmanian_Dvl

Most cars will actually give out a little puff of black smoke when you stomp on it...

80vetteL82

haha yah Im well aware of that with my vette with straight pipes and no cats I just wanted to make sure it wasnt anything to do with the no-lift shift.