Power shifting, missing 3rd gear & the drill mod
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Power shifting, missing 3rd gear & the drill mod Before my recent install of the new clutch (Textrellia) over my poor stock 2002 setup, I would miss 3rd gear like most, when power shifting. From what all I've read, thats all related to the restriction in the line on the Master.
So when the new clutch was installed, I went ahead and had a new master & slave installed, along with drilling out the restriction.
Anyway, When power shifting, It seems I still run into a problem getting it into 3rd gear.
Anyone else run into this, even with the drill mod?
So when the new clutch was installed, I went ahead and had a new master & slave installed, along with drilling out the restriction.
Anyway, When power shifting, It seems I still run into a problem getting it into 3rd gear.
Anyone else run into this, even with the drill mod?
Originally Posted by Michael02hawk
The Trans AM came with the optional Hurst shifter from the factory, that I am still using.
There's your problem....... Go to ws6store.com and buy the short stick for around 24 bucks..... I bet that solves your 2-3 shift problems
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I dunno if thats the problem or not, it feels like it did when the stock restriction was in the Master line, just not as often, and only at 6k rpms now.
But, It wouldnt hurt to rules out the stock Hurst shifter ,I have a Pro 5.0 stick on order now - should be here mid next week. I hope thats all it is.
But, It wouldnt hurt to rules out the stock Hurst shifter ,I have a Pro 5.0 stick on order now - should be here mid next week. I hope thats all it is.
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By power shifting, you mean that you're stabing the clutch to the floor without letting up on the throttle, right?
If by "missing" you mean you don't get it in gear, then you need practice. If you mean you're shifting into it just perfectly, but get shut out, then that's another problem unrelated to your shifter.
If by "missing" you mean you don't get it in gear, then you need practice. If you mean you're shifting into it just perfectly, but get shut out, then that's another problem unrelated to your shifter.
Originally Posted by CaMaRo67RS355
how hards the drill mod and what is it and how do ya do it any write up on it search aint working... i have a aftermarket hurst comp shifter and 6inch ws6store short stick but ive missed 3rd...
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
By power shifting, you mean that you're stabing the clutch to the floor without letting up on the throttle, right?
If by "missing" you mean you don't get it in gear, then you need practice. If you mean you're shifting into it just perfectly, but get shut out, then that's another problem unrelated to your shifter.
If by "missing" you mean you don't get it in gear, then you need practice. If you mean you're shifting into it just perfectly, but get shut out, then that's another problem unrelated to your shifter.
I try not to abuse (stab, slip, etc) the clutch.
As for my "missing" - good question!
At 1st, it felt like I was shifting into it perfectly but got shut out - thats why I started this thread.
But by using it more (I've only started getting on it harder this week, since the new clutch was installed) it may be more of a practice/better shifter thing.
It only seems to be a problem at 6k rpms and up, I'll "practice" with it more this weekend, and I have a new pro 5 on order, i'll get it installed next week, and hopefully its not "something more" wrong with my setup. :-)
Thanks all
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Originally Posted by RealLiveMD
You need the drill mod. I've had the car for 6 years and I have only recently been able to shift to 3rd above 5500 rpm after the drill mod.
So your just shifting quickly, or speed shifting rather.
I was going to say.. If you're powershifting and missing, timing and technique is the cure.
But IMO, the factory Hurst is junk. Pro 5.0 with a straight short stick is the only way to roll. I've tried a few others, and this combo is perfect in my eyes.
One thing top remember, as you keep going up in HP, your timing changes completely. Timing, technique, and practice is all you can do.
I was going to say.. If you're powershifting and missing, timing and technique is the cure.
But IMO, the factory Hurst is junk. Pro 5.0 with a straight short stick is the only way to roll. I've tried a few others, and this combo is perfect in my eyes.
One thing top remember, as you keep going up in HP, your timing changes completely. Timing, technique, and practice is all you can do.
Originally Posted by Michael02hawk
By powershifting I mean shifting in higher rpms.
Originally Posted by Michael02hawk
At 1st, it felt like I was shifting into it perfectly but got shut out - thats why I started this thread.
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I'm a bit of a manual noob and was having that same problem. I went to my local speed shop ( eastside ) and the guy took my car for a spin. He was able to shift fine at 5800 - 6K ( although you can't granny it in there, you gota shift it like a man ). He told me I gota make sure the clutch is all the way down and wait like a quarter of a second before I shift, so that the hydrolics could catch up. This is with a 100% stock setup.
I took his advise and moved my seat a bit forward so to make sure the clutch pedal goes all the way down, and then instead trying to simultaneously push the clutch and move the shifter, I pushed the clutch 100%, waited a fraction of a second, then banged that ****** in there. Went in like a hot knife threw butter. Might not be the same issue for you but dosn't hurt to try.
I took his advise and moved my seat a bit forward so to make sure the clutch pedal goes all the way down, and then instead trying to simultaneously push the clutch and move the shifter, I pushed the clutch 100%, waited a fraction of a second, then banged that ****** in there. Went in like a hot knife threw butter. Might not be the same issue for you but dosn't hurt to try.
