[Spridgets] Gear Shift Question

[Robert E. Shlafer]

Not at all.

Did'nt do this with my VP3 equipped Vizardized 1340 '74 Spridget considering the cam came in at 3k however, skipped 3rd and 4th depending on operating conditions in my 5 speed, 3.7 diff equipped Rivergate 1293 with orgininal late Cooper "S" cam advanced 4 degrees per Vizard as this was a "stop light to stop light" tune, unlike the PO's Vizarized Spridget with excellent low-mid/mid-range torque and most especially so when equipped with 1.5 rockers for improved cylinder filling over the cam's torque curve.

Just don't "load" or "lug" the motor and if you find yourself having  to do so, you're doing it wrong. 

Ether go to a higher rpm in the previous gear or don't "skip". 

Did I mention not to "lug" the motor?? :):)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2010 1:14 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Gear Shift Question

I have a habit of skipping third gear when driving casually around town. .
going from 2nd to 4th (rib case box).

Is this hard on the gear box or does it matter?



Kirk
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