Poll: What Gear Do You Pull In?? - Page 2 - Competition Diesel.Com

csutton7 · 06-13-2007, 09:23 PM

first off--4 hi will get you broken parts unless you have your tranny built to take it--it can also cost you other things---

getblown5.9 is right-----4 lo is where you want to be--you also want the O/D turned off--that means the light on the dash is on saying OD OFF---you don't want your truck shifting into O/D and last but not least D is also where you should be---you want to get the most speed going and you're going to screw yourself out of speed by staying in 2nd gear---

Ammo22 --I think you want your tow/haul mode turned on, but I'm not really familiar with your truck, so a ford guy needs to answer you to be for sure----chris

wildmanben · 06-13-2007, 10:12 PM

Wheres 4th gear? Depends on the track. 3rd or 4th. Mostly 4th though. But I have a manual.

Pangela · 06-13-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcolesanti

Wow, they looked like 35"s in the video, well, if you have 33's stick with them like house said. maybe look at a mild gear swap if you plan on pulling a lot in the future. I.E. if you have 3.54 gears in your differentials, change them to 4.10's. This would be the same as going to a shorter tire, giving you more rpm down the track and the ability to grab another hole.

-Tom

I just found out it is geared 4.10
It seems like everyday, one of the boys tells me something new about Green.

Duster 5.9 · 07-07-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmanben

Wheres 4th gear? Depends on the track. 3rd or 4th. Mostly 4th though. But I have a manual.

you can pull in 4th cause you have alot of mods. a closer to stock person might want 3rd gear right?

SmokinCummins · 07-08-2007, 12:17 AM

Ideally you want 33's with 4.1 gearing and get the converter locked up in 3rd. It can be done with 3.54s, but it will take alot of power to keep it in third.

*BluegrassDiesel* · 07-08-2007, 01:54 AM

Im an auto with 3.55s. When i pull i put the gear selector in 2nd at the line. Build about 10psi and just let it go. When it shifts to 2nd i lock the converter and finish the pull out like that. It takes quite a bit of power to run 3rd gear, especially with 3.55s. Ive tried to run 3rd before, i can run it for a little, but i fall under the charger at the end. Im much better off to stay in 2nd. Heres a clip of a local pull. Im the 4th truck that hooks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9INq...elated&search=

Cummins Driver · 07-08-2007, 10:10 PM

For comparison, in the video TeddyBear posted, I am the 10th truck i think. I am gonna guess I am around 350hp, and I also ran 2nd gear 4 low locked up with 3:55 gears, so It gives you an idea of how much more power you would need to be able to run 3rd gear with 3:55's since 2nd was pulling me down at the end. 4:10's would make it a lot easier to run 3rd for sure. You just basically have to pull your truck and find out for yourself which gear it will handle, and what kills it out. I wouldnt run 4hi with an auto though. Too hard on the clutches

Eric

Ph4tty · 07-08-2007, 11:38 PM

What gear did it take to accomplish this??

*BluegrassDiesel* · 07-08-2007, 11:42 PM

2nd gear locked up, just about ready to spin out. First hook of the year. Snapped another one last night in Stanford

. Will post pics soon

*Ultimate Diesel* · 07-09-2007, 02:07 AM

I pull in D, O/D off, locked converter in 2nd and out pulled the ATS Boogie Max!

UDP vs. ATS

JohhnyFoxtrot · 07-09-2007, 08:11 AM

I put mine in D with o/d off or put it in tow/hual mode. I can hold 3rd I think don't really watch the guages I can post a vidoe of my first pull my edge recorded tire speed of 42 mph down the track. The guy that built my trans says to start in first then move it up on my own to Drive. He told me why but I didn't comprehend so I still pull in drive.

dlange · 08-19-2007, 10:34 AM

I run third locked with my auto and 4.10.s. Its not bad with 285's but 33 can give me a hand full on a hard track.

250HD · 08-19-2007, 02:41 PM

yes the tow/haul in low range will not let the trans shift into o/d

Six_leaker · 08-19-2007, 09:07 PM

I run 3rd converter locked.

C'ya · 08-19-2007, 11:14 PM

I've been hav'n pretty good luck running 3rd unlocked, I've got a build tranny and 3.73 gears. Am I hurting the converter running it unlocked?

strokin_early99 · 08-19-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by C'ya

I've been hav'n pretty good luck running 3rd unlocked, I've got a build tranny and 3.73 gears. Am I hurting the converter running it unlocked?

Call you tranny builder. Mine says 3rd unlocked is fine.

Keep Strokin'

View Poll Results: What Gear do you pull in?
2nd Gear	7	24.14%
3rd Gear	7	24.14%
Drive (OD Off)	15	51.72%
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06-13-2007, 10:12 PM	#22
wildmanben Name: wildmanben Title: Farmboy... Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Dakota Member`s Gallery Posts: 884	Wheres 4th gear? Depends on the track. 3rd or 4th. Mostly 4th though. But I have a manual. __________________ 98 2500 QC SB 12v 5sp Country Performance Diesel PureFlow Technologies Southbend Clutch Bullseye Power JL Machine Fluidampr

07-08-2007, 12:17 AM	#25
SmokinCummins Name: SmokinCummins Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 747	Ideally you want 33's with 4.1 gearing and get the converter locked up in 3rd. It can be done with 3.54s, but it will take alot of power to keep it in third. __________________

07-08-2007, 01:54 AM	#26
BluegrassDiesel Name: BluegrassDiesel Title: UK2K! Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KENTUCKY Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,136	Im an auto with 3.55s. When i pull i put the gear selector in 2nd at the line. Build about 10psi and just let it go. When it shifts to 2nd i lock the converter and finish the pull out like that. It takes quite a bit of power to run 3rd gear, especially with 3.55s. Ive tried to run 3rd before, i can run it for a little, but i fall under the charger at the end. Im much better off to stay in 2nd. Heres a clip of a local pull. Im the 4th truck that hooks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9INq...elated&search= __________________ Josh Land Bluegrass Diesel Performance Lancaster, Ky SHOP ONLINE @ http://WWW.SHOPBLUEGRASS.COM 97 DodgePPL Limited Pro Stock "The Crippler" 09 3500 GMC CCDually 05 Silverado SS

07-08-2007, 10:10 PM	#27
Cummins Driver Name: Cummins Driver Title: THE Cummins Driver Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,405	For comparison, in the video TeddyBear posted, I am the 10th truck i think. I am gonna guess I am around 350hp, and I also ran 2nd gear 4 low locked up with 3:55 gears, so It gives you an idea of how much more power you would need to be able to run 3rd gear with 3:55's since 2nd was pulling me down at the end. 4:10's would make it a lot easier to run 3rd for sure. You just basically have to pull your truck and find out for yourself which gear it will handle, and what kills it out. I wouldnt run 4hi with an auto though. Too hard on the clutches Eric __________________ 94 Dodge 2500 4x4 Reg Cab Some fueling/HE351cw and a Semi-Built Auto 01 Dodge 3500 4x4 Dually Ext. Cab Home Built 47re and an Edge Juice/Attitue & Air Dog 93 D250 Club Cab A518 - THD Fuel Pin

06-13-2007, 09:23 PM	#21
csutton7 Name: csutton7 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Member`s Gallery Posts: 694	first off--4 hi will get you broken parts unless you have your tranny built to take it--it can also cost you other things--- getblown5.9 is right-----4 lo is where you want to be--you also want the O/D turned off--that means the light on the dash is on saying OD OFF---you don't want your truck shifting into O/D and last but not least D is also where you should be---you want to get the most speed going and you're going to screw yourself out of speed by staying in 2nd gear--- Ammo22 --I think you want your tow/haul mode turned on, but I'm not really familiar with your truck, so a ford guy needs to answer you to be for sure----chris

07-08-2007, 11:38 PM	#28
Ph4tty Name: Ph4tty Title: I'm nobody Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Va Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,090	What gear did it take to accomplish this?? __________________ David 02 Dodge dually- mach 4's, 62/71/14, smarty, tst comp, F1 cam/springs and lift pump, South Bend 3250 diaphragm dual disk 12cb 542/1040 uncorrected 1/12/08

07-08-2007, 11:42 PM	#29
BluegrassDiesel Name: BluegrassDiesel Title: UK2K! Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KENTUCKY Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,136	2nd gear locked up, just about ready to spin out. First hook of the year. Snapped another one last night in Stanford . Will post pics soon __________________ Josh Land Bluegrass Diesel Performance Lancaster, Ky SHOP ONLINE @ http://WWW.SHOPBLUEGRASS.COM 97 DodgePPL Limited Pro Stock "The Crippler" 09 3500 GMC CCDually 05 Silverado SS

07-09-2007, 02:07 AM	#30
Ultimate Diesel Name: Ultimate Diesel Title: www.UDPdiesel.com Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Member`s Gallery Posts: 454	I pull in D, O/D off, locked converter in 2nd and out pulled the ATS Boogie Max! UDP vs. ATS __________________ "The Ultimate" Dodge Cummins 2006 2500 4x4 Auto "The Ultimate" Duramax 2500 4x4 6spd Ultimate Diesel Performance. www.UDPdiesel.com

07-09-2007, 08:11 AM	#31
JohhnyFoxtrot Name: JohhnyFoxtrot Title: need a trailer Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vandalia, Il Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,179	I put mine in D with o/d off or put it in tow/hual mode. I can hold 3rd I think don't really watch the guages I can post a vidoe of my first pull my edge recorded tire speed of 42 mph down the track. The guy that built my trans says to start in first then move it up on my own to Drive. He told me why but I didn't comprehend so I still pull in drive. __________________ '06 QCSB CTD EFILive, ATS dual pumps, Floor-it, Hamilton, and F1 763hp/1620tq 11.73@118 1/4mi under the knife 2nd '06 QCSB CTD EFILive'd

08-19-2007, 10:34 AM	#32
dlange Name: dlange Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 24	auto pulling I run third locked with my auto and 4.10.s. Its not bad with 285's but 33 can give me a hand full on a hard track.

08-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#33
250HD Name: 250HD Title: hillbilly hotrods Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 67	yes the tow/haul in low range will not let the trans shift into o/d __________________ 04 F-250 Harley- 4" Stainless turbo back (straight), afe stage 2, egr block off plate, sct (innovative), ladder bars

08-19-2007, 09:07 PM	#34
Six_leaker Name: Six_leaker Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 477	I run 3rd converter locked. __________________ Warren Diesel 1300hp fuel only 1758hp spray 6.0l

08-19-2007, 11:14 PM	#35
C'ya Name: C'ya Title: I bleed Scarlet and Grey Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Plain City, OH Member`s Gallery Posts: 485	I've been hav'n pretty good luck running 3rd unlocked, I've got a build tranny and 3.73 gears. Am I hurting the converter running it unlocked? __________________ www.firepunk.com