I did a search here and found a lot of info on issues with shifting from 2nd to 3rd. I have been noticing on my car getting into 2nd gear is a pain a lot of times, and this is at different RPMS. It's a lot more noticeable when the engine is still cold. Anyone else have this problem? Just wanted to ask before I call it in for service and hear some bull from the dealership.


Thanks

 

Never had any problems before mods.

 

Shifting from 1st to 2nd under high rpm's can be a pain sometimes because the tranny torques a bit and moves in relation to the shifter which is remote-mounted to the body of the car itself and doesn't move. (see the thread "a mechanical question" posted today in the 2005-2008 general section.) I don't know of any 3rd to 2nd gear shifting issues with normal use.

My tranny (TR3650) can sometimes feel overall a little sluggish (especially in cold weather) until it warms up a bit.

Sleeper2

 

purchase torque convertors...your shifting will be much easier

 

got the same issue on 1-2 shifts when cold...i just let it warm up a little longer when its cold out

 

no problems here with 2nd

 

I have the issue 3-4... seems to be some what common in our cars....

 

Yeah a TC will do wonders for a manual....LOL

Did you notice the posters are talking about manual shift points?

Back to reality, the stock shifter assembly is a POS and will not hold up to powershifting with even basic bolt-ons.

A 'good' shifter (not the stock look-alike hurst) and the CHE brace with torque limiters will plant your tranny and allow you to shift some decent power and powershift like a pro without breaking the bank...