When to shift in the new 5.0???
8/8/10, 09:26 AM
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For those that start in 2nd, does this wear out the clutch faster than starting in 1st? I have done this several times and it seems like I have to ride the clutch a bit to keep it from clunking. Also, what is the actual fuel savings from skipping gears, starting in 2nd? How much do you save compared to shifting through all 6 @ 2-2.5k? Just wondering if it is worth it from clutch life to fuel savings...
8/9/10, 09:52 AM
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Not necessarily so. Depends how mature and conscientious one is. You can kill yourself in any car. Even a Toyota as we all know. Though I would recommend a performance driving school or take up auto crossing if one is serious about becoming a good driver. But of course this is a good idea for anyone with any car.
Agreed. We've covered most of the points and it's starting to get personal now.
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8/9/10, 11:03 AM
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For those that start in 2nd, does this wear out the clutch faster than starting in 1st? I have done this several times and it seems like I have to ride the clutch a bit to keep it from clunking. Also, what is the actual fuel savings from skipping gears, starting in 2nd? How much do you save compared to shifting through all 6 @ 2-2.5k? Just wondering if it is worth it from clutch life to fuel savings...
My old F150 is a 4spd - actually a 3 spd with a granny gear so you normally do start out in 2nd. Even though 1st is so short, if I'm on an incline I'll use it so I don't put any extra wear on the clutch. I got 218k out of that clutch and when I put a new motor in and replaced the clutch, it mic'd almost the same thickness of the new plate.
8/9/10, 03:25 PM
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I have said this many times, the only time I think about gas is when Im filling up and when that light comes on to remind you that you are running low...
8/9/10, 06:07 PM
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Best advice in my opinion. I tend to shift around 2k because the 3.73's make each gear so quick that shifting at 1700 would be tedious. Once you are actually driving though, I find 1k rpm to be a good thing to aim for. Too much lower and you could lug the motor, too much higher and you are wasting gas. I go to 6th above 30 mph.
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