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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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This is a stupid question, but how do I hit third? I thought that once I did the mods below I could get third in my manual with 3.55's. TC off of course. 2nd squeals hard. I don't know if I am over revving or winding it to much before the shift 2 to 3.

Help me out.

Thanks.
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Hmmm What are you shifting at?

Even with a full tank and a passenger I can usually chirp third with pretty much no effort...
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Once I got my D/Rs,I was no longer chirping 3rd!LOL!But I was shifting at 6200rpms.
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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Well, I must be going to fast on the 2 to 3 shift.
Old May 24, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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keep practicing, you'll learn to hit 3rd after
a little while

Old May 25, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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I am able to hit it, but I cant chirp it either...

I got some delete plates, intake and a tune coming in this week, so that should do the trick.

I ran my car today, 13.8 quarter mile at 117mph...first time running a 1/4 mile and all i've done is an axleback and the UDP...

I was trying to chirp third for a while and just couldnt do it...but i havent missed it yet.

Trying giving it a little bit of gas while you are shifting, so pop the revs up between shifts and it should chirp the rubber out a bit..
Old May 25, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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shift at 6ooo rpms, place in third, keep rpms at 6000, let out clutch chirp
Old May 25, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Haven't had a problem getting a good chirp out of 3rd, 2nd will smoke & 1st will just melt the tires.
JLT2 & Brenspeeds 93 tune here.3.55's also.
Old May 25, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Looks like I need to do some more testing. Thanks
Old May 25, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Practice, practice, practice. Its hard keeping you foot on the pedal.



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