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Mar 20, 2009 | 02:34 PM

roc-e

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Best ETs

What techniques do you guys use to get your best ETs?

Those with manual transmissions, do you powershift? Can a T-5 handle that abuse? I know T-56s are much tougher.

Mar 23, 2009 | 10:51 AM

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From: Orange, CA

Car: '90 Trans Am-12.45@110.71

Engine: 355 w/AFR 195's Elem. 400/430 HP/TQ

Transmission: Tremec T-56

Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt 3.73

Re: Best ETs

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Originally Posted by roc-e

What techniques do you guys use to get your best ETs?

Those with manual transmissions, do you powershift? Can a T-5 handle that abuse? I know T-56s are much tougher.

Power shifting is ok with a T-5 if you are in the 13-14 sec. area.
Not if you have 12-13 sec. power.
I can't power shift my T-56.

Mar 23, 2009 | 12:20 PM

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Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners

Transmission: Tremec T56

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Re: Best ETs

No the T5 cant handle that abuse for long. Mine had a few problems when I was running 13's or slower. Once I hit 12's then I sheared all the teeth off third gear.

I dont power-shift. I let off the gas, push in the clutch, and shift gears all at the same time, as fast as I can.