Problem at the Strip
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Problem at the Strip Here is my setup- 95 Z28, A4, 2.73's, CAI, Catback, LCA's, PHB
When i went to the track to run it, I staged put the car in drive. After i launched and got to 3rd gear the rev limiter kicked in. I ran a 14.3. Should I be running out of gear with 2.73's in third gear??? The next past I put it in OD for the hell of it. At the top end the car went into to OD before trapping. That pass was a 14.1 at 98mph. I had a 2.0 60ft Is this normal for me to run out of gear in third like that?
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Bryan
When i went to the track to run it, I staged put the car in drive. After i launched and got to 3rd gear the rev limiter kicked in. I ran a 14.3. Should I be running out of gear with 2.73's in third gear??? The next past I put it in OD for the hell of it. At the top end the car went into to OD before trapping. That pass was a 14.1 at 98mph. I had a 2.0 60ft Is this normal for me to run out of gear in third like that?
Thanks
Bryan
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Well using this gear calculator and aSSuming you have stock tires, you may be shifting out of 2nd and into 3rd, not fourth...
http://www.f-body.org/gears/
I dunno what to tell ya, but thay may help
http://www.f-body.org/gears/
I dunno what to tell ya, but thay may help
Why do you switch between the gear selections? Doesnt your car just have 1, 2, 3, D? Just leave it in drive n go.
But with a 2.73 rear gear i dont think you should be running out of gear. I know with a 3.23 rear gear 80 is top of 2nd and 100 is mid 3rd somewhere.
But with a 2.73 rear gear i dont think you should be running out of gear. I know with a 3.23 rear gear 80 is top of 2nd and 100 is mid 3rd somewhere.
You also get more pressure to the 3-4 clutches leaving it in OD(or manually shifting) than you do in leaving it in D. If I had to guess from my computer desk I would say 3-4 clutch pack on the way out which is the most common failure for this tranny. In the future leave it in OD and let it do the shifting.
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What were your trap speeds?
IIRC, the selection of first gear depends on the year, although I removed the plastic tab and I can get first gear, even though the console does not have the number on it.
IIRC, the selection of first gear depends on the year, although I removed the plastic tab and I can get first gear, even though the console does not have the number on it.
Originally Posted by UA-Plumber
If the car came with 3.23 you could select 1st gear. I trapped at 98mph
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Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
While I understand your answer, I suspect that the selection of first gear was year dependent. I was unable to find a console plate that would allow me to show first gear. I reserve the option to be incorrect.
