torque question

customstang · 05-01-2006, 08:36 PM

how come in my mach 1, if i hold the throttle at 4200-4500rpms in 2nd gear and then step on it, it sets me back in the seat pretty good, but if i do the same thing in 1st gear it doesnt even seem as strong? 1st gear has a bigger multiplier = more power, so why isn't it as strong?

MattJ · 05-01-2006, 08:51 PM

Your tires are probably spinning if you drop it from 4500 in first gear wether you realize it or not. I know if I do that in mine, ill just spin at redline and can hold the spin for quite some time.

05-01-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJ

Your tires are probably spinning if you drop it from 4500 in first gear wether you realize it or not. I know if I do that in mine, ill just spin at redline and can hold the spin for quite some time.

:stupid:

it could also be that your clutch isnt a good match w/ your power... maybe a better set of tires and/or a clutch will make a difference

rebelyell · 05-01-2006, 10:16 PM

Try launching in first gear at a lower rpm. When your sure tires are hooked up then matt it through the gears smoothly. Mustangs are light and you aint gonna hear the spinning tires all the time. I noticed that even with a stock GT.. So you should be getting some G's with your Mach 1 if your hooking up

MattJ · 05-01-2006, 10:22 PM

My buddy has a wrx that tried diggin on me from a stop. I didnt even notice my tires spinnin but my rears were at his front windows and he said i was just spinning the entire band of first.

dannyb785 · 05-01-2006, 10:28 PM

Matt's right. It doesnt feel like it pulls very hard in first but try to coast around 4k in 1st gear, with the clutch completely out and just coasting like normal, and then gas it. Your tires should be spinning enough so they dont break loose and then watch your speedo jump

05-01-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyb785

Matt's right. It doesnt feel like it pulls very hard in first but try to coast around 4k in 1st gear, with the clutch completely out and just coasting like normal, and then gas it. Your tires should be spinning enough so they dont break loose and then watch your speedo jump

they shouldnt slip that much.. if they do yer in DIRE need of some better meats...

*EDIT* and further more you should learn how to drive a bit better if you tires spin like mad...

customstang · 05-02-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GREG@94GT

they shouldnt slip that much.. if they do yer in DIRE need of some better meats...

*EDIT* and further more you should learn how to drive a bit better if you tires spin like mad...

no guys... I know how to drive and i'm not spinning the wheels off... i'm going 20mph or whatever in first just holding it at 4300 then punching it, it pulls good, but when i hold it at 40mph or whatever in 2nd gear at 4300 and punch it, it seems to pull harder.

05-01-2006, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
customstang Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 263	torque question how come in my mach 1, if i hold the throttle at 4200-4500rpms in 2nd gear and then step on it, it sets me back in the seat pretty good, but if i do the same thing in 1st gear it doesnt even seem as strong? 1st gear has a bigger multiplier = more power, so why isn't it as strong? __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach I (Manual) Everything Stock Mods Before It's Paid Off (Hopefully): Flowmaster Super 40 Mufflers Black "MUSTANG" Rear Bumper Inserts Possible Mods After It's Paid Off: Gears Tune Supercharger

05-01-2006, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Your tires are probably spinning if you drop it from 4500 in first gear wether you realize it or not. I know if I do that in mine, ill just spin at redline and can hold the spin for quite some time. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,848	Try launching in first gear at a lower rpm. When your sure tires are hooked up then matt it through the gears smoothly. Mustangs are light and you aint gonna hear the spinning tires all the time. I noticed that even with a stock GT.. So you should be getting some G's with your Mach 1 if your hooking up __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

05-01-2006, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	My buddy has a wrx that tried diggin on me from a stop. I didnt even notice my tires spinnin but my rears were at his front windows and he said i was just spinning the entire band of first. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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05-01-2006, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	Matt's right. It doesnt feel like it pulls very hard in first but try to coast around 4k in 1st gear, with the clutch completely out and just coasting like normal, and then gas it. Your tires should be spinning enough so they dont break loose and then watch your speedo jump

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