I’ve raced four speeds since the 70 s. When you. Have full throttle in first pull back hard it won’t come out of gear Then just tap the clutch it will be in second gear in a instant. Same with the other gears push hard towards them tap the clutch. Practice at low RPM until you sound like an auto trans. I’ve been called mr four speed since high school. Now you know the trick.
That's exactly right, never miss a gear first of all, clutch it but don't miss it ! and never let up off the gas. Nice job, dude has experience. That's the key.
My childhood, my big brother had a 69 Lemans 350/330 4 speed convertible w dual exhaust, under the dash where the gauges are in this car was a FM 8track, and the Hurst shifter had a T handle,,power shifting was a passion of his, especially on the 2/3, I could still hear Tommy James Crystal blue persuasion mixed in w exhaust howl
Good job. I had my doubts as I’ve seen so many videos of guys shift slower than my grandmother but you came through like a pro. Nice to know there’s still some guys who actually know how to power shift !
Yes true power shift...I raced those cars back in the 60s.. keep the gas to the floor ..tap the clutch.. slam the shifter in to next gear... did it for years never hurt a car...if you want the fastest time ..its the only way... some of the pro guys would hardly use the clutch.. then the granny would suffer.. ..just hope the syncros would mesh.....
Man that brings back a bunch of fun memories! Speed shifting my 70 TA back in the late 80s! I always found short shifting my pontiacs worked better but didnt matter on the street lol. Spun all the way through 1st and most of 2nd. Fun stuff! Well done!
Sounds like a close-ratio trans, with the 2.20 first gear, and maybe a 4.10 rear. Bad ass, my man ! Makes me miss my old `66 Grand Prix, 421 HO tri-power 4-speed.
I’ve raced four speeds since the 70 s. When you. Have full throttle in first pull back hard it won’t come out of gear Then just tap the clutch it will be in second gear in a instant. Same with the other gears push hard towards them tap the clutch. Practice at low RPM until you sound like an auto trans. I’ve been called mr four speed since high school. Now you know the trick.
This guy "powershifts" the correct way.....never let the throttle up. And that's all fine and well....just dont miss a gear.....LOL
Gotta love the whine of that big Muncie 4 speed
That was amazing!!!
good lord, not even there and I got pulled back into my seat. absolute perfection
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That's exactly right, never miss a gear first of all, clutch it but don't miss it ! and never let up off the gas. Nice job, dude has experience. That's the key.
My childhood, my big brother had a 69 Lemans 350/330 4 speed convertible w dual exhaust, under the dash where the gauges are in this car was a FM 8track, and the Hurst shifter had a T handle,,power shifting was a passion of his, especially on the 2/3, I could still hear Tommy James Crystal blue persuasion mixed in w exhaust howl
Good job. I had my doubts as I’ve seen so many videos of guys shift slower than my grandmother but you came through like a pro. Nice to know there’s still some guys who actually know how to power shift !
When cars were simple..
Yes true power shift...I raced those cars back in the 60s.. keep the gas to the floor ..tap the clutch.. slam the shifter in to next gear... did it for years never hurt a car...if you want the fastest time ..its the only way... some of the pro guys would hardly use the clutch.. then the granny would suffer.. ..just hope the syncros would mesh.....
Love this video ! A good strong 3-finger clutch and a Lakewood blow-proof bellhousing would be a good thing to have !
This is how you’re supposed to shift while drag racing
And THAT, boys and girls, is how you shift a 4 speed !!
That’s dope!! Old school power shifting is the best
This thing sounds perfect!!
Yup . That's how it's done , like back in the '60s .
Man that brings back a bunch of fun memories! Speed shifting my 70 TA back in the late 80s! I always found short shifting my pontiacs worked better but didnt matter on the street lol. Spun all the way through 1st and most of 2nd. Fun stuff! Well done!
Sounds like a close-ratio trans, with the 2.20 first gear, and maybe a 4.10 rear. Bad ass, my man ! Makes me miss my old `66 Grand Prix, 421 HO tri-power 4-speed.
Thanks for sharing this video Mr.Ry. Been a while since I've seen some-one who actually knows how to drive a stick shift. Good job.