Powershifting

Badfish · 07-07-2005, 12:38 AM

K..how do you do it..correctly?

spike_africa · 07-07-2005, 07:14 AM

there is only one way.

Keep your foot planted on the gas and shift. You just shift fast likly you would when racing and instead of lifting off the gas when you press the clutch you keep your foot in it the whole time.

here is a little moto i tell my freinds "Dont lift when you shift"

theres nothing more to say thats all there is to it.

wade95 · 07-07-2005, 09:10 AM

+1 on your reply,,,that's how ya do it. However, if you have a stock T5 dont expect it to last a year if you powershift frequently.

cobra4123 · 07-07-2005, 09:17 AM

so what you need for it to last

spike_africa · 07-07-2005, 09:23 AM

How do you figure that? unless you are making assloads of power its fine.

csledd · 07-07-2005, 11:40 AM

I only powershift at the track and when I do it I can chirp every gear, but if I miss I bounce off the rev limiter

Like he said, dont lift when you shift. it was scary to do at first because it just feels so wrong lol, but then you get use to it and it seems a ton faster for me.

wade95 · 07-07-2005, 12:42 PM

How do I figure that??? Easy. For one, the stock T5 is only rated to 300 lbs-ft of torque. With a couple simple bolt ons you are right there. Two, a stock shifter has no stops so frequent, repeat frequent, power shifts are gonna keep jamming the shift forks further than they are suppose to go. Three, an aftermarket shifter helps immensely cause of the shifter stops. And four, from experience. I grenaded 2nd and 3rd gear after a year of abuse. No biggy tho,,I was covered under warranty. That's how I know.

How do you make it last? Dont powershift it alot and replace shifter with an aftermarket shifter assembly.( hint hint MGW is the way to go. )

csledd · 07-07-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spike_africa

How do you figure that? unless you are making assloads of power its fine.

He's speaking of the T5 transmission though, you have a different one in your car

wade95 · 07-07-2005, 02:24 PM

I just assumed we were talking about T-5's. If we weren't I apologize. Anybody wanna spot me 2k for the stronger T5 from G-Force transmissions???

spike_africa · 07-07-2005, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csledd

He's speaking of the T5 transmission though, you have a different one in your car

I know that.

Badfish · 07-07-2005, 06:28 PM

thanks! never new that...my buddy does it in his 4 cyl jeep everyday...lol didnt know it was "power shifting"

xxplatzxx · 07-07-2005, 10:40 PM

Im curioius. Are you telling me this isnt going to send my rpms through the roof. Correct me if im wrong hold down the gas pedal. Push in the clutch with the gas still down and shift and let back out on the clutch.

Badfish · 07-08-2005, 12:23 AM

yeah, for a second

xxplatzxx · 07-08-2005, 07:17 AM

Well thanks i guess.

csledd · 07-08-2005, 07:41 AM

like I said, if you miss a gear you'll bounce off the limiter. So if you shift at like 6200 rpms it would probably be pretty scary. I usually shift at about 5500 so it gives me some room.

dom · 07-08-2005, 10:08 AM

i power shift

floppy · 07-08-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dom

i power shift

heh, funny

Badfish · 07-10-2005, 07:48 PM

another thing, when power shifting do you pop the clutch each time you shift, or feather it out

csledd · 07-10-2005, 07:56 PM

I think I pretty much pop it cuz I'm trying to get it on and out as quick as possible... :tongue4: most likely it'll cause you to chirp every gear

WaterDR · 07-11-2005, 04:01 AM

Keep in the mind one of the greatest downfalls with power shifting, is missing 3rd and putting it into 1st by misstake. Since your rpms are soo high, foot on the gas, and popping the clutch, you won't know you did this until it is too late. You could riun the tranny, the motor or both by such an event.

Badfish · 07-11-2005, 06:23 AM

luckily, I have an mgw shifter, finds third for you, guarunteed no third misses

MattJ · 07-11-2005, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SpringsStang

luckily, I have an mgw shifter, finds third for you, guarunteed no third misses

Its really guarunteed?
lolol

Badfish · 07-11-2005, 07:08 AM

yes it is

in order for me to go from 2nd to 1st i have to hold it to the left so it wont go into third , its sweet :icon_thum

csledd · 07-11-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringsStang

yes it is

in order for me to go from 2nd to 1st i have to hold it to the left so it wont go into third , its sweet :icon_thum

my steeda tri-ax is the same way :thumbsup:

07-07-2005, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,757	Powershifting K..how do you do it..correctly? __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

07-07-2005, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,960	there is only one way. Keep your foot planted on the gas and shift. You just shift fast likly you would when racing and instead of lifting off the gas when you press the clutch you keep your foot in it the whole time. here is a little moto i tell my freinds "Dont lift when you shift" theres nothing more to say thats all there is to it. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

07-07-2005, 09:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	+1 on your reply,,,that's how ya do it. However, if you have a stock T5 dont expect it to last a year if you powershift frequently. __________________

07-07-2005, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
cobra4123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	so what you need for it to last __________________ Vote for SkylerSVT on Stangette.com...... Just do it........... http://www.mustangtuningforums.com/s...ead.php?t=6045

07-07-2005, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,960	How do you figure that? unless you are making assloads of power its fine. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

07-07-2005, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I only powershift at the track and when I do it I can chirp every gear, but if I miss I bounce off the rev limiter Like he said, dont lift when you shift. it was scary to do at first because it just feels so wrong lol, but then you get use to it and it seems a ton faster for me. __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

07-07-2005, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	How do I figure that??? Easy. For one, the stock T5 is only rated to 300 lbs-ft of torque. With a couple simple bolt ons you are right there. Two, a stock shifter has no stops so frequent, repeat frequent, power shifts are gonna keep jamming the shift forks further than they are suppose to go. Three, an aftermarket shifter helps immensely cause of the shifter stops. And four, from experience. I grenaded 2nd and 3rd gear after a year of abuse. No biggy tho,,I was covered under warranty. That's how I know. How do you make it last? Dont powershift it alot and replace shifter with an aftermarket shifter assembly.( hint hint MGW is the way to go. ) __________________

07-07-2005, 02:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	I just assumed we were talking about T-5's. If we weren't I apologize. Anybody wanna spot me 2k for the stronger T5 from G-Force transmissions??? __________________

07-07-2005, 06:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,757	thanks! never new that...my buddy does it in his 4 cyl jeep everyday...lol didnt know it was "power shifting" __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

07-07-2005, 10:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
xxplatzxx Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 52	Im curioius. Are you telling me this isnt going to send my rpms through the roof. Correct me if im wrong hold down the gas pedal. Push in the clutch with the gas still down and shift and let back out on the clutch.

07-08-2005, 12:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,757	yeah, for a second __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

07-08-2005, 07:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
xxplatzxx Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 52	Well thanks i guess.

07-08-2005, 07:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	like I said, if you miss a gear you'll bounce off the limiter. So if you shift at like 6200 rpms it would probably be pretty scary. I usually shift at about 5500 so it gives me some room. __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

07-08-2005, 10:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	i power shift __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

07-10-2005, 07:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,757	another thing, when power shifting do you pop the clutch each time you shift, or feather it out __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

07-10-2005, 07:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I think I pretty much pop it cuz I'm trying to get it on and out as quick as possible... :tongue4: most likely it'll cause you to chirp every gear __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

07-11-2005, 04:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,363	Keep in the mind one of the greatest downfalls with power shifting, is missing 3rd and putting it into 1st by misstake. Since your rpms are soo high, foot on the gas, and popping the clutch, you won't know you did this until it is too late. You could riun the tranny, the motor or both by such an event. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

07-11-2005, 06:23 AM	#21 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,757	luckily, I have an mgw shifter, finds third for you, guarunteed no third misses __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

07-11-2005, 07:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,757	yes it is in order for me to go from 2nd to 1st i have to hold it to the left so it wont go into third , its sweet :icon_thum __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750