[lo bux racer]

Definitely a new addition to Labfish's club. Chirped in third? You're beating the crap out of that car. Got lotsa money for rebuilding everything in a few thousand miles?

 

[lo bux racer]

Even with the sketchy stock tires you can't.

 

[lo bux racer]

Originally posted by Greenfire@Apr 16 2005, 04:56 PM
Why dont you raise the rev limiter.

Why? What do you expect to gain from it in an otherwise stock car?

 

[lo bux racer]

Guys like this make me wish for the old days when over-revving meant rods sticking out of the side of the block. That always teaches a good lesson.

 

[lo bux racer]

Shifting without letting up on the gas. The idea is to do it so quickly the engine doesn't hit the rev limiter. It is extremely hard on synchros.

FWIW, I did a quick peruse of the transmission rebuild procedures for the E350. Need to fab a bunch of special collars to press different bits and pieces on to the main and countershafts. PITA, but doable. I had to do something similar for the Getrag 6 speed, but not as extensive as what you need for the E350. Gearbox rebuilds will be a tad pricey, probably in the $300 - $500 labor range. No idea what parts costs are yet for synchros, but they are $102 for each gear in the Getrag.

 

[lo bux racer]

Chirping is a sign of poor car control. It never impresses me, and it's slower because you are breaking traction, and it is guaranteed to shorten the service life of many components on the car.

I can shift a 150 hp motorcycle without the clutch under racing conditions and not chirp (and I wouldn't want to anyway).