????'s about the auto trans.

BEASTstang · March 21st, 2008, 11:59 AM

Just wondering what you guys do? When you guys race your cars do you turn the overdrive off? I have a 2006 gt with auto,and i just wanted to know what is the best option for drag racing.I know the o/d is for better gas mileage on the highway.But what about at the dragstrip, or with the smuck at the light..... Thanks for your input...

kenneth · March 21st, 2008, 12:06 PM

I turn mine off but I don't think it makes any difference though you shouldn't get to 5th gear at the track anyway.

garydahl · March 21st, 2008, 12:18 PM

I don't use my O/D!
When I mess around on the streets I shift my trany manually. When I race someone I let the auto take over. I power brake it to about 1200-rpm and I let it rip.

mustang fanatic · March 21st, 2008, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by garydahl

I don't use my O/D!
When I mess around on the streets I shift my trany manually. When I race someone I let the auto take over. I power brake it to about 1200-rpm and I let it rip.

I tried manually shifting mine but it just doesnt shift smoothly. Should you let off the gas between shifts?

qwik48r · March 21st, 2008, 01:05 PM

i think you should let the tranny program take over for you auto guys. tci does have a ratchet shifter out now that looks trick as hell.

TCI 619570 - TCI 2005-08 Mustang StreetFighter Ratchet Shifter - JEGS

$460... when i saw this i wanted an automatic!

06RedfireGT · March 21st, 2008, 01:07 PM

Some time I shift mine manually, but I mainly just let the trans do its thing. The only thing turning the o/d off does is get ridof 5th gear.

06VistaGT · March 21st, 2008, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by garydahl

I don't use my O/D!
When I mess around on the streets I shift my trany manually. When I race someone I let the auto take over. I power brake it to about 1200-rpm and I let it rip.

I do pretty much the same thing, manually shift when just cruising and let the auto do its thing when racing. Power brake it to launch too. I don't think the OD makes a huge difference around town.

WILD Jeff · March 21st, 2008, 01:21 PM

I turn mine off in town cause i can feel an rpm difference......

BEASTstang · March 21st, 2008, 04:18 PM

One more ? guys,do you guys ever turn your o/d on after you have taken off from a light in the middle of a gear? I always thought it was bad practice to take off with o/d off and then swith in the middle of a gear without first coming to a stop . What do you think guys?

05mustang_kb_charged · March 21st, 2008, 05:01 PM

Check out the info I just got from tlt05gt

Hope for the 5R55S??

2006GTARPD3 · March 21st, 2008, 09:07 PM

Stupid question...but what do you do when you "manually shift"? I probably already do it but I wanted to know what is entailed in it.

HMUSN · March 21st, 2008, 09:08 PM

just put it in number 2 or whatever and shift from 2 to 3 to d

garydahl · March 22nd, 2008, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by mustang fanatic

I tried manually shifting mine but it just doesnt shift smoothly. Should you let off the gas between shifts?

Yes I do.

Doc8224 · March 22nd, 2008, 02:37 AM

Manualy shifting a electronic ford tranny = Bye Bye 4R70W. Hello..???

Just to let you guys know before you end up in my spot. Ford told me upshifting is ok but down shifting will kill em. Again just an FYI.

Buckman · March 22nd, 2008, 10:32 AM

I would always make it a practice to turn off OD at the track. While you are at it, turn off TCS too.

2mchtoy · March 23rd, 2008, 10:20 PM

^^^+1

March 21st, 2008, 11:59 AM	#1
BEASTstang Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22	????'s about the auto trans. Just wondering what you guys do? When you guys race your cars do you turn the overdrive off? I have a 2006 gt with auto,and i just wanted to know what is the best option for drag racing.I know the o/d is for better gas mileage on the highway.But what about at the dragstrip, or with the smuck at the light..... Thanks for your input...

March 21st, 2008, 12:06 PM	#2
kenneth Regular 2006 Mustang GT 12.215@112 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 469	I turn mine off but I don't think it makes any difference though you shouldn't get to 5th gear at the track anyway. __________________ Saleen SC, 3.4 pulley, GT500 fuel pump,JBA Shorty Headers,O/R H-Pipe,JBA Axle Back Exhaust,JLSCT II Tuner,TCI3000 ,PMP line locks,3:90gears ,Power House Drive Shaft,BMR UCA&LCA W/relo Brackets

March 21st, 2008, 12:18 PM	#3
garydahl Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 254	I don't use my O/D! When I mess around on the streets I shift my trany manually. When I race someone I let the auto take over. I power brake it to about 1200-rpm and I let it rip. __________________ 2008 Mustang Bullitt HID headlamps Shaker 1000 Ford racing Axle-backs One piece aluminum driveshaft Custom engine covers

March 21st, 2008, 01:05 PM	#5
qwik48r Hardcore Enthusiast 08 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,680	i think you should let the tranny program take over for you auto guys. tci does have a ratchet shifter out now that looks trick as hell. TCI 619570 - TCI 2005-08 Mustang StreetFighter Ratchet Shifter - JEGS $460... when i saw this i wanted an automatic! __________________ NObama '08 "Because the 2nd amendment ain't about duck huntin'...." I've got a 2008 Mustang GT, Bolted w/ 4.10's. And a Chevy Drag Truck... LIFE IS GOOD! Hurst Crew #18

March 21st, 2008, 01:21 PM	#8
WILD Jeff Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 418	I turn mine off in town cause i can feel an rpm difference...... __________________ WILD Jeff Shrewsberry If you want a good deal on a brand new Mustang (or any FORD) PM me!!

March 21st, 2008, 04:18 PM	#9
BEASTstang Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22	One more ? guys,do you guys ever turn your o/d on after you have taken off from a light in the middle of a gear? I always thought it was bad practice to take off with o/d off and then swith in the middle of a gear without first coming to a stop . What do you think guys?

March 21st, 2008, 05:01 PM	#10
05mustang_kb_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT Dyno Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,058	Check out the info I just got from tlt05gt Hope for the 5R55S?? __________________ A Couple Bolt-Ons and GOOD Air 613 rwhp and 534 rwtq on 17 psi. and 17 degrees of timing F/I Crew Member #1 KENNE BELL Crew Member #1 Click Here>>http://www.twinscrewracing.com/ http://www.radmustangs.com/

March 22nd, 2008, 02:37 AM	#14
Doc8224 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 2,764	Manualy shifting a electronic ford tranny = Bye Bye 4R70W. Hello..??? Just to let you guys know before you end up in my spot. Ford told me upshifting is ok but down shifting will kill em. Again just an FYI. __________________ *Project N/A 4V Under Way*

March 22nd, 2008, 10:32 AM	#15
Buckman Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 24	I would always make it a practice to turn off OD at the track. While you are at it, turn off TCS too. __________________ '06 4.0 V6 11.02 @ 126.33 www.powerhouse411.com http://www.pacana-mustang.com/

March 23rd, 2008, 10:20 PM	#16
2mchtoy Regular 2005 Mustang GT none yet.... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montezuma,IA Posts: 51	^^^+1 __________________ 2005 Procharged Mustang GT! x-pipe, rs mufflers. auto. Looking to make around 500rwhp after a cam swap and 1 size smaller pulley, and 3:73's with a kurgan tune! Mid to Low 11's here I come!!!

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