How do you drag race with a auto trans?

markm · 10-05-2006, 04:14 PM

I got an 01 GT with an auto trans. Bone stock! What is the best way to run these trans in the 1/4 mile? Turn off the overdrive for starters, right?

Then should I shift the car manually starting in 1st and so on or should I make the run in drive and let the car automatically shift itself?

The reason I ask is because the modern trans on this car seems to slide into gear when I shift manually from first to second to third and it takes a long time to hit the next gear. When I step on it in drive, the shifts seem to be more firm and have less neutral time between shifts.

What's the best way to run this stock car in a drag race?

Thanks Mark M

ex-ricer98gt · 10-05-2006, 05:07 PM

dont shift manually let it shift by it self

spike_africa · 10-05-2006, 05:18 PM

turn off o/d then let it rip. Do not manualy shift.

Ghostalker · 10-05-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

turn off o/d then let it rip. Do not manualy shift.

+1
autos are great for bracket racing =D but its not nearly as fun on the street...

stanger00 · 10-06-2006, 12:31 AM

leave it in drive and let it rip.

*03gtmustang* · 10-06-2006, 02:08 PM

There ya go, thats all you need.

markm · 10-06-2006, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the tips! Mark M

10-05-2006, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
markm Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 90	How do you drag race with a auto trans? I got an 01 GT with an auto trans. Bone stock! What is the best way to run these trans in the 1/4 mile? Turn off the overdrive for starters, right? Then should I shift the car manually starting in 1st and so on or should I make the run in drive and let the car automatically shift itself? The reason I ask is because the modern trans on this car seems to slide into gear when I shift manually from first to second to third and it takes a long time to hit the next gear. When I step on it in drive, the shifts seem to be more firm and have less neutral time between shifts. What's the best way to run this stock car in a drag race? Thanks Mark M

10-05-2006, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
ex-ricer98gt Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 194	dont shift manually let it shift by it self __________________ mods now: flownmaster 40's, mac long tubes, mac prochamber, Motive 4.10's, diablosport tune, k&n fipk waiting to be installed: pi intake and cams

10-05-2006, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,406	turn off o/d then let it rip. Do not manualy shift. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	There ya go, thats all you need. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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10-06-2006, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
markm Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 90	Thanks for the tips! Mark M

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