T-5 Grinds second

Drick · September 17th, 2007, 11:44 PM

I heard its a common problem grinding second when you trying to race. I was racing an 01 trans am today from a dig at a stoplight and the light turned green I let out the clutch and hit the pedal to the floor I was pulling him pretty hard but when I went to shift to second I was still in front of him by about 3/4 of a car and it grinds second and he takes off because I had to take it out then put it back in gear. But this isnt the first time its happend it does it almost every time I go and race someone when it matters. The only time it didnt happen was when I was racing a Vlokswagon Golf and thats when it wouldnt have matter if it did it because I beat him pretty bad anyway.

But my question is what causes this and can it be fixed with the tremec swap.

ryans88gt · September 18th, 2007, 12:48 AM

worn out synchros or bad driving skills...

If the former, yes a trans rebuild will help...if the latter, sorry, no new trans or rebuild will help.

Drick · September 18th, 2007, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

worn out synchros or bad driving skills...

If the former, yes a trans rebuild will help...if the latter, sorry, no new trans or rebuild will help.

It sure isnt bad driving skills im a pretty good stick driver but the clutch is kind of low to the floor and its got a performance clutch not sure what kind it is I bought it with it in there its just a real stiff clutch

ryans88gt · September 18th, 2007, 12:52 AM

maybe that you need a firewall adjuster to put some preload on the cable.

Drick · September 18th, 2007, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

maybe that you need a firewall adjuster to put some preload on the cable.

Its the stock cable can I put a firewall adjuster on it

Drick · September 18th, 2007, 01:08 PM

What brand of firewall adjuster would you recemend.

ryans88gt · September 18th, 2007, 01:12 PM

yes you can put a firewall adjuster on any clutch cable...and it is pretty easy.

I have used two different types, the one from BBK and the one from UPR.

Both are pretty nice, I think I like the UPR one a little better because it can be locked into position, but the BBK one was easier to install.

Racinjason81 · September 18th, 2007, 01:16 PM

use a triple hook quadrant and a firewall adjuster (any firewall adjuster will do)with the stock cable since the aftermarket ones are not as good of quality as the ford ones.and just use the firewall adjuster to set the cable adjustment. to me it sounds like your not pulling the clutch in enough

Drick · September 18th, 2007, 01:17 PM

It sounds like I will go with the UPR then im not really woried about ease of instalation

September 17th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#1
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	T-5 Grinds second I heard its a common problem grinding second when you trying to race. I was racing an 01 trans am today from a dig at a stoplight and the light turned green I let out the clutch and hit the pedal to the floor I was pulling him pretty hard but when I went to shift to second I was still in front of him by about 3/4 of a car and it grinds second and he takes off because I had to take it out then put it back in gear. But this isnt the first time its happend it does it almost every time I go and race someone when it matters. The only time it didnt happen was when I was racing a Vlokswagon Golf and thats when it wouldnt have matter if it did it because I beat him pretty bad anyway. But my question is what causes this and can it be fixed with the tremec swap. __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

September 18th, 2007, 12:48 AM	#2
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	worn out synchros or bad driving skills... If the former, yes a trans rebuild will help...if the latter, sorry, no new trans or rebuild will help. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

September 18th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#4
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	maybe that you need a firewall adjuster to put some preload on the cable. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

September 18th, 2007, 01:08 PM	#6
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	What brand of firewall adjuster would you recemend. __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

September 18th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#8
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	use a triple hook quadrant and a firewall adjuster (any firewall adjuster will do)with the stock cable since the aftermarket ones are not as good of quality as the ford ones.and just use the firewall adjuster to set the cable adjustment. to me it sounds like your not pulling the clutch in enough __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

September 18th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#7
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes you can put a firewall adjuster on any clutch cable...and it is pretty easy. I have used two different types, the one from BBK and the one from UPR. Both are pretty nice, I think I like the UPR one a little better because it can be locked into position, but the BBK one was easier to install.

September 18th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#9
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	It sounds like I will go with the UPR then im not really woried about ease of instalation __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

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