auto take off
02-09-2006, 01:40 PM
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auto take off
I have a auto 97 stang and i was wondering how you would go about racing it.......what ive been doin g is droping it in a lower gear then as i build rpms i shift into second then that goes to about 65 70 mphs then i throw it in drive......is that the proper way???? or is there a better way........Any help please
02-09-2006, 02:06 PM
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RE: auto take off
Well, I have an auto trans too. They are dogs stock, so it helps to get taller gears (4:10's or 4:30's) and get a chip or programmer to change your shift points and firmness. You can also go one step further and get a higher RPM torque converter to get a better launch from a dig.
But to answer your question, your right to sport shift your auto trans. Turn off your overdrive, start in first and shift at around 6K or the highest point that your limiter lets you shift.
But to answer your question, your right to sport shift your auto trans. Turn off your overdrive, start in first and shift at around 6K or the highest point that your limiter lets you shift.
02-09-2006, 02:36 PM
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RE: auto take off
Dropping your clutch is also hard on a manual trans too. but sport shifting on an auto trans isn't going to blow up your trans. Now if you put it in nutrel and rev to around 6K and drop it in gear, sure, but sport shifting, no way. Infact, if your change your trans fluid and filter as recommended, our 4 speed auto trans will out last the engine.
edit: you beat me to it CK.
edit: you beat me to it CK.
02-09-2006, 02:45 PM
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RE: auto take off
i just cant see it doing any good at all considering you dont have a clutch to to manually push against the flywheel before the actual shifting occurs, or however it works. i know autos work different but im assuming through different concepts it would work along the same line.
02-09-2006, 04:18 PM
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RE: auto take off
ORIGINAL: HotRods_n_Booze
Well, I have an auto trans too. They are dogs stock, so it helps to get taller gears (4:10's or 4:30's) and get a chip or programmer to change your shift points and firmness. You can also go one step further and get a higher RPM torque converter to get a better launch from a dig.
But to answer your question, your right to sport shift your auto trans. Turn off your overdrive, start in first and shift at around 6K or the highest point that your limiter lets you shift.
Well, I have an auto trans too. They are dogs stock, so it helps to get taller gears (4:10's or 4:30's) and get a chip or programmer to change your shift points and firmness. You can also go one step further and get a higher RPM torque converter to get a better launch from a dig.
But to answer your question, your right to sport shift your auto trans. Turn off your overdrive, start in first and shift at around 6K or the highest point that your limiter lets you shift.
i go from first to second at 5k and it ends up shifting around 5600 rpms and it normally will chirp second stock, im most likely going to get a tuner over february vacation because im under 18, so cant buy one online, and the nearest diablo dealer is about 30 miles away
02-09-2006, 05:16 PM
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RE: auto take off
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they dont make 4.30s for the 7.5, you either need to swap in a 8.8 or go 4.56s but id just do 4.10s
i go from first to second at 5k and it ends up shifting around 5600 rpms and it normally will chirp second stock, im most likely going to get a tuner over february vacation because im under 18, so cant buy one online, and the nearest diablo dealer is about 30 miles away
ORIGINAL: HotRods_n_Booze
Well, I have an auto trans too. They are dogs stock, so it helps to get taller gears (4:10's or 4:30's) and get a chip or programmer to change your shift points and firmness. You can also go one step further and get a higher RPM torque converter to get a better launch from a dig.
But to answer your question, your right to sport shift your auto trans. Turn off your overdrive, start in first and shift at around 6K or the highest point that your limiter lets you shift.
Well, I have an auto trans too. They are dogs stock, so it helps to get taller gears (4:10's or 4:30's) and get a chip or programmer to change your shift points and firmness. You can also go one step further and get a higher RPM torque converter to get a better launch from a dig.
But to answer your question, your right to sport shift your auto trans. Turn off your overdrive, start in first and shift at around 6K or the highest point that your limiter lets you shift.
i go from first to second at 5k and it ends up shifting around 5600 rpms and it normally will chirp second stock, im most likely going to get a tuner over february vacation because im under 18, so cant buy one online, and the nearest diablo dealer is about 30 miles away
02-09-2006, 05:46 PM
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RE: auto take off
so ive come to the conclusion that manualy shifting a ato dosent hurt the trans but if you rev up to about 6k rpms in nutral and throw it in drive its big damage.......got that part down.....now how do you take off from the line in a auto????????????do you still trow it in first then mash the gas???????????