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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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With my old gt, i used to powershift without putting in the clutch. It was fun, until i had to replace the trans. But on my 94 gt, with 17 rims with regular steet tires and 3.73 gear, ive notice that by holding it at 2800 rpm, then releasing, i get the best hook up, and take off
Old Feb 17, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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I cant drop the clutch at 3000RPM, I spin like crazy. All the way till about third.
Old Feb 17, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Jeves from AskJeves.com says: Powershifting is effectively shifting without fully releasing the clutch.

...and not letting off the gas...
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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Thanks for the feedback guys, lol ya i have a five speed i was just wondering after launch like 2nd 3rd n 4th cuz i really change it up everytime i just wanted to know what works for u guys
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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try launching off idle and getting your foot to floor w/ out spinning. keep it on the brink of breaking loose, but don't let it break loose.

you can't launch a 5-speed w/ 2.73's at 3 grand let alone 3.73's.

w/ the stock cam, (your gonna want a shift lite, or good tach)........use 5200 as your shift point...by the time it lites, and you react, you will have thrown the shift about 5400-5600

don't let up on the throttle, and try to make sure your shifting b4 5600.....if your not , drop the chip lower....try 5000 if you have to.

stock cammed 5.0's make no power past 5500. wait that long and your giving the race away. same goes for spinning.
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