Third gear is a real pain.

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  • RayK
    No mods............
    • Feb 2004
    • 6396
    #1

    Third gear is a real pain.

    I was out at Grove Creek today and trying to get into third gear was almost impossible with the rev's up over 5k. Anyone else have this problem and how do I resolve it? It's a Tremac 3650 tranny that comes on the 04 GT.

    The best mph I had today was 77 with a .467 reaction time and 2.13 60 ft.
    No sense putting a supercharger on it until I get this fixed and sure takes the fun out of going down the track.

    Thanks,
    Ray
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  • TRDon
    ......because trackcar
    • Mar 2004
    • 13153
    #2
    I am not sure of the tranny prob, but with a reaction time like that, I need to ask if you know to leave on the 3rd yellow, right? Not trying to flame your racing, just trying to add insight if you are just starting out.
    Originally posted by Hack
    Why spend all that money just to get a worn out copy of a small block Ford? It's going to be in the junk yard for a reason. I understand you have a religion called LS motors and you have faith that the LS motors break the laws of physics and work better and cost less than anything else ever built. Plus they never wear out.

    I disagree.

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    • RayK
      No mods............
      • Feb 2004
      • 6396
      #3
      Originally posted by TRDon
      I am not sure of the tranny prob, but with a reaction time like that, I need to ask if you know to leave on the 3rd yellow, right? Not trying to flame your racing, just trying to add insight if you are just starting out.
      LOL. Didn't say my reaction time was GOOD............ Considering I had a reaction time of 2.6 on one of the first runs, it's an improvement. Had a flat at the car wash before heading out to the track, so I was just glad to get there and have some fun. The staff at Grove Creek were good people and got me a lot of runs since I got there pretty late.

      After I settled down and remembered reading about the 3rd yellow, I tried to start out using it. Only red-lighted once, so I'm not pushing the envelope so to speak.

      Downloaded the TR-3650 Service manual and will be trying a different tranny fluid and less of it.
      .

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      • Roast'em
        has posted this
        • Oct 2002
        • 5496
        #4
        Are you directing your shift to 3rd? All you want to do is push forward and the spring loaded shifter will direct you right into it. (assuming you have an aftermarket one)

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        • Slider
          TCS Regular
          • May 2003
          • 111
          #5
          Get a Steeda Tri-Ax short shifter and you won't miss third anymore. It has a strong spring to direct you into 3rd.

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          • Shooter
            TCS Irregular
            • Oct 2003
            • 1592
            #6
            You can also check to see if any of the tranny's were recalled that year. I had an 01 GT and had a similar problem with the "synch fork". You might want to ask the dealership about that one. If it was a factory recall they should fix it for you at no charge to you.

            Just an idea...
            "I may not agree with what you say, but by God, I'll defend your right to say it to the death."
            -Shooter

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            • Guest's Avatar
              #7
              i have a tko that's doing the same thing. engages fine below 5k. but above that the shift handle is allowed to move too far over to the right side.( palming straight up also)

              like the fork is slipping off or something. i'm not much of a tranny guy. will be sending it to d&d shortly so i'll let you all know what the problem is.

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              • RayK
                No mods............
                • Feb 2004
                • 6396
                #8
                I have the Pro 5.0. Testing last night without the helmet on, I did hear syncro's speeding up when trying to get into third above 5k. I have searched on 3650 in several large forums and my problem isn't unusual. Taking it to the dealer means putting the stock shifter back on as Ford seems to void the warranty if you have a non-stock shifter installed.

                Really hate this crap. Either live with it or get another car............
                .

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                • mnstang
                  Bookending TCS
                  • Oct 2002
                  • 33500
                  #9
                  well it's not real hard to put the stock shifter back on.....

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