Trickcr

My car is a stock 2000 ss and when ever i try to downshift into first at any speed that isnt a slow crawl it grinds. Is this normal?

jmm98LS1

iTrader: (28)

Blocker rings are probably toast. Same thing in my car, can't get it into 1st unless I'm at a dead stop and the trans has stopped spinning. I'm tearing into it as soon as the weather warms a little.

Trickcr

If i rev it a little it will go in sometimes. I can get it in at 20 or so.

BlackScreaminMachine

iTrader: (17)

Every trans has a magic rpm that in theroy you do not need to use the clutch to shift. I've seen it work, thats prob what your exp. It should not be grinding.

ae13291

iTrader: (8)

i would love to know the t-56 magic rpm points!

skyhighsami

iTrader: (8)

Why are you downshifting into 1st at 20mph anyway.

BlackScreaminMachine

iTrader: (17)

2 words

Trial

And

Error.

SladeX

it's called rev matching

You have to be dead on for it to go in else you put a LOT of strain on your syncros and additional wear.

To the op: Why are you downshifting at that speed? I only use 1st to launch, crawl in parking lots.

Trickcr

Like say if i wanted to race from a twenty roll or something.