Where can I get a kit to reduce the throw on my 5 spd. I have a '99 318, 3.55
lsd rear. Also, is it any easy install?
Alex
Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:
> This is where a 'RIPPER SHIFTER' will help the throw length.
>
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> Steven St.Laurent
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> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barret, Matt [mailto:MATT_BARRET@earthtech.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 6:15 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Launching a 5 speed...
>
> Jeff, You've got the right idea, about 1000-1300 rpm launch is the best your
> gonna do with the radials. Short times should be around 2.08 to 2.2 range. I
> usually run about 30 psi in the Firestones. Best bang for the buck will be
> slicks. I went with the Hoosier slicks, 28"X 11.5" mounted on factory 15"X8"
> wheels. You can launch at 3000-3500 and short times are in the low 1.9's,
> when the track conditions are good! You've got 3.55 gears, but your tire is
> an inch shorter(27") than stock (28") so you really have a 3.68 gear. Is
> this an open rear, or LSD???
> Your truck is capable of running around 15.0 +- .1 and speed around 91 or
> 92 (w/radials)
> I have around 100 runs on mine right now and the best shift rpm seems to be
> 5500 rpms (by the factory tach). 3rd gear is the most difficult shift, what
> I normally do is practice shifting in the staging lanes, with the engine
> turned OFF, go through the gears as much as possible, do not look down, get
> a good feel for were 3rd is looking straight ahead, this helps me alot, I've
> missed 3rd twice in 100 runs! The smell of burning clutch is still lingering
> I think! hee hee :)
> Don't worry about cutting a good light for now, just concentrate on staging
> the truck, getting the truck completely stopped at the starting line,
> holding the engine at the desired rpm, and mastering the 5 spd shifting.
> believe me, You CAN be consistent with a 5spd! Just like anything else, it
> takes practice.
>
> __________________________________
> Matt--VA--Y2K-HEMI `00 Sport Plus RC
> 4.7L 5spd. 9 1/4 3.92 LSD, Homemade air intake,
> T-Bars, Spring clamps, Mobil 1,Hoosiers
> 3" Flowmaster cat-back, Bosch +4's
> 14.48 @ 92.40 MPH
> 209.9 RWHP/285 RWTQ
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> -----Original Message-----
>
> <From: IXLR8RT@aol.com [mailto:IXLR8RT@aol.com]
> <Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 1:14 AM
> <To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> <Subject: DML: Launching a 5 speed...
>
> <I'm taking my Dakota to the strip this Saturday, they are having a "test
> and
> <tune day".
>
> <Can anyone that has run their 5 speed Dakota's at the dragstrip give me
> some
> <pointers?
> <I'm used to having traction and launching at 3000-3500 rpm, and I know that
>
> <won't work with no weight on the rear, and street tires.
>
> <I tried a couple of times at our local street race area.
> <Held rpm at 1250-1300, let out clutch a little quicker than normal, then
> <nailed it...
> <spun thru first, second, and a second or so into third gear. Then I tried
> <everything the same, but started in second gear...same results.
>
> <Am I destined to spend money on slicks, or DOT race tires?
>
> <Thanks in advance,
> <Jeff C.
>
> "There's no such thing as too much cam, just not enough motor."
> --David Freiburger
> __________________________________________________________
>
> Jeff Capuzzi
> 00' Dakota Sport RC 2wd, IB with 4.7 V8, 5 speed, and 3.55 gears.
> Decal free, 255/60-15 Firestone's, loud pipes, and more on the way.
> __________________________________________________________
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