Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Starting in 3rd???

[RJPotts]

Just a simple question... I don't think its doing any damage, but...

Sometimes I'll start in 3rd, usually any time I'm rolling already or when I'm starting on a downhill slope. I don't rev any higher it or slip the clutch any longer than when I start in 2nd. This isn't causing more wear on my clutch than starting in 2nd every time is it?

Thanks in advance.

-R. J.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

RJ it probably isn't hurting anything if you're not lugging it or it doesn't buck or shudder. Vaughn

 

[nps]

Just a simple question... I don't think its doing any damage, but...

Sometimes I'll start in 3rd, usually any time I'm rolling already or when I'm starting on a downhill slope. I don't rev any higher it or slip the clutch any longer than when I start in 2nd. This isn't causing more wear on my clutch than starting in 2nd every time is it?

Thanks in advance.

-R. J.

It means that you need bigger tires. :-laf

 

[Todd T]

for about $800 you can go to some 3. 31's in the rear M80.



seriously... if you're not slipping the clutch grossly you're not hurting a thing.



I launch in third when i race but have to slip it for the first 15-20 feet or so. when that pedal comes all the way out at 60PSI of boost you better be holding on



My clutch was built to handle this sort of thing. The rest of the truck (everything Dodge) i cant speak for LOL

 

[RJPotts]

I hear ya on that Todd. I will be doing that pretty soon too. I think I am going to go with some bigger wheels/tires soon, that should be much more economical than regearing. This truck is getting a Drag Comp (sitting on my desk as I type) and some other stuff here pretty soon... injectors and some little twins later on down the road. This truck will be my tow pig. I'm building a race truck S... L... O... W... L... Y out of a mid 90's S-10 and a 12-valver. Until then this truck needs to entertain me.

Thanks,

R. J.