Re: types of shifting

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Powershifting" is when you don't lift your foot off the gas while you 
clutch and shift.

Shifting without the clutch is not bad for the tranny as long as it doesn't 
grind. Otherwise, you're tearing up synchros and probably the gears as well 
where the sliders engage.

Dave Casey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "neal zimmerman" <neal.zimmerman@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "1962to1965mopars" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:04 PM
Subject: types of shifting


> dumb questions but oh well......
>      I recently bought a work truck with a 5 speed. i havent had a
> stick in years.
>         I have been enjoying shifting for a change.
>    What kind of shifting do u call it when u dont use the clutch
> between gears, but just drop it in at the right RPMs??
>      Is it bad for the tranny??
>        What exactly is "powershifting"???  same thing or something 
> different??
>      neal zimmerman, eugene oregon


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