Slow Disco

[DiscoArt]

I suspect the cats in my 02 Disco need to be replaced, the truck is way too slow up in the mountains. Going up to Eisenhower tunnel is pretty much pedal to the metal and 55-60 mph at most. Can someone else in Colorado let me know how their truck behaves up in the mountains?

 

[post]

that's the highest tunnel in the states, what do you expect.

 

[pdogg]

My Disco in the high country in AZ (~6500 - 8000 ft) struggles pretty bad...

 

[jhmover]

Discos are all slow...get used to it.

 

[CandiMan]

At over 11,000 feet and a grade of 1.64%, most natural aspirated engine will probably struggle going through that tunnel. I know I can't compare Colorado to Florida, but what's the perfroamce like driving on city streets?

 

[DiscoArt]

Thats good to know. My cats rattle a little when cold so I was thinking maybe they are causing a restriction in my exhaust system. The truck just passed emissions with flying colors so I am a bit reluctant to replace functional cats. I can live with a slight rattle for a few minutes on cold starts.

 

[DiscoArt]

At over 11,000 feet and a grade of 1.64%, most natural aspirated engine will probably struggle going through that tunnel. I know I can't compare Colorado to Florida, but what's the perfroamce like driving on city streets?

Driving around Denver it feels OK, slow but tolerable.

 

[mbrummal]

Thats good to know. My cats rattle a little when cold so I was thinking maybe they are causing a restriction in my exhaust system. The truck just passed emissions with flying colors so I am a bit reluctant to replace functional cats. I can live with a slight rattle for a few minutes on cold starts.

Make sure the rattle isn't the heat shield on the cat.

 

[Tugela]

Driving a heavily laden Range Rover Classic (heavily laden = 4 people, 4 sets of skis, 4 sets of ice climbing gear, 3 cases of beer, roof box) in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest I keep the truck in 3rd gear and mosey along calmly while other cars zip by. Sometimes other drivers chuckle at me while they go past, but I've had the last laugh as I've stopped to offer to tow them out of snowdrifts on the other side of the pass.

Downshift, take your time, enjoy the ride.

 

[LuisC]

Sorry. I don't have that problem. The turbo just spools up faster in the thin air creating adequate boost. I hardly notice a difference.

 

[slowNstdy]

Sorry. I don't have that problem. The turbo just spools up faster in the thin air creating adequate boost. I hardly notice a difference.

we dont all have the money for that setup. hell discos cant even get out of their own way. slow and steady always gets you there.

 

[LuisC]

That's why I'm always in the poor house. Once I finish with it, I will be able to save all kinds of money. Unless I find another useless hobby. I don't have a boat yet.

 

[mbrummal]

That's why I'm always in the poor house. Once I finish with it, I will be able to save all kinds of money. Unless I find another useless hobby. I don't have a boat yet.

its just a hole in the water.

 

[discobeest]

Going up to eisenhower, mine is pretty damn slow too. Although that's where the sport mode button comes in handy. Gets it at least to Semi-Normal.

 

[Dallas]

These vehicles are slow, make sure everything is in top working order. Check plugs ,wires. and get a new air filter, clean the MAF with the proper MAF cleaner spray. May boost the performance a bit. Check for melted cats, fill it with premium gas. Run synthetic in the diffs and tranfer case, anything to rob less friction. you might want to run tranny in sport mode as it may help going up hills to keep it in lower gears longer.

 

[snodog]

I suspect the cats in my 02 Disco need to be replaced, the truck is way too slow up in the mountains. Going up to Eisenhower tunnel is pretty much pedal to the metal and 55-60 mph at most. Can someone else in Colorado let me know how their truck behaves up in the mountains?

No dought, Live in CO as well I have a 5speed D1
as soon as I hit Georgetown cant get it out
of 4th gear (55MPH) it is what it is.