my first gear literally throws you against the seat, but my 2nd gear and up is more mild mannered. about 1/2 the power in those gears. why? why so much less power in 2nd gear? ive been in other cars that were alot stronger in 2nd and 3rd and 4th. whats the deal?
88n/a with a 91n/a engine

 

Has it always done this?

The most torque is gonna be found in first gear, due to torque multiplication. That would be the reason it feels like it's throwing you against the seat.

First has the highest gear ratio, which would create the most torque, which will get you moving the fastest, but not for very long. Know what I'm saying?

Also, does your tranny make any noises or anything like that? How's the fluid?

 

just changed the fluid, and it does make odd noises, it makes a spinning sound in 2nd and 3rd gear like idk almost like somethings going to fly out. but the oil that was in there was clean mo metal or anything, but i changed it anyway

 

how is the clutch. is it slipping?that would most certainly make it feel slower.