Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller

Rory McNeil · 08-29-2007, 02:21 PM

The overdrive deal is something that I am confused about though. Am I allowed to use it or not? I would like to put a bit more gear in the car and use overdrive, mainly because we are trying to run high 12's with a 200hp combination.[/QUOTE]

I doubt that you would be very happy using the factory overdriven 5th gear in a Stocker. When I was still running original style T5`s in my M/S 85 Mustang, I did try using 5th on one run, rather than letting the engine hang its tonque out in 4th. The OD on my T5 was 0.68, I believe, and the RPM dropped like a rock, and the car dropped off a bunch. I doubt that you could run enough rear gear to make the OD feasable, especially with such a low power engine. Even if you could, the 1-2 shift would crazy. Also, every OD stick trans I`m aware of has very weak looking gears, as OD is normally a "cruising" gear, without much load being used.
As for Mr. Hendersons comments about the fun aspect of a faster stick car, he is dead on. Although it`s not a Stocker, I have a Ford Fairmont bracket car with a 428FE and Jerico 4 speed, that runs 10.0`s at 132, with 1.29 60 foots, hard not to smile banging gears while wheels up !

Signman · 08-29-2007, 02:45 PM

The auto shift works very well and there are those using it happily. The down side is if you spin the trans will shift and the run could be wasted.

As far as the lockup converter in the modern trans: Can the internals take the abuse. Does anyone modify these transmissions? What would be the cost of developing it? Who wants to be the first??

LNorton · 08-29-2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

I doubt that you could run enough rear gear to make the OD feasable, especially with such a low power engine. Even if you could, the 1-2 shift would crazy.

The 1-2 is already nuts! 3.75 low gear from the factory, with a 4.56 out back...

We have had the cover off the trans just to see if we had hurt it, and surprisingly after just under 200 runs it looked decent with just a little wear on the synchros.

Speedracer · 10-10-2007, 02:18 AM

Page 44 of October 12,2007 issue of National Dragster has a Turbo Action Advertisement that says ACCEPTED IN ANY YEAR STOCKER?

Bill Harris · 10-10-2007, 09:33 AM

Look at their web-site. Says it's accepted in all stockers any year... in big bold letters.

I think I'm pissed now...

Michael Beard · 10-10-2007, 09:54 AM

Guess that's one way to get an answer from NHRA...

08-29-2007, 02:21 PM	#1
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 315 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller The overdrive deal is something that I am confused about though. Am I allowed to use it or not? I would like to put a bit more gear in the car and use overdrive, mainly because we are trying to run high 12's with a 200hp combination.[/QUOTE] I doubt that you would be very happy using the factory overdriven 5th gear in a Stocker. When I was still running original style T5`s in my M/S 85 Mustang, I did try using 5th on one run, rather than letting the engine hang its tonque out in 4th. The OD on my T5 was 0.68, I believe, and the RPM dropped like a rock, and the car dropped off a bunch. I doubt that you could run enough rear gear to make the OD feasable, especially with such a low power engine. Even if you could, the 1-2 shift would crazy. Also, every OD stick trans I`m aware of has very weak looking gears, as OD is normally a "cruising" gear, without much load being used. As for Mr. Hendersons comments about the fun aspect of a faster stick car, he is dead on. Although it`s not a Stocker, I have a Ford Fairmont bracket car with a 428FE and Jerico 4 speed, that runs 10.0`s at 132, with 1.29 60 foots, hard not to smile banging gears while wheels up ! __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

08-29-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller The auto shift works very well and there are those using it happily. The down side is if you spin the trans will shift and the run could be wasted. As far as the lockup converter in the modern trans: Can the internals take the abuse. Does anyone modify these transmissions? What would be the cost of developing it? Who wants to be the first?? __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

10-10-2007, 02:18 AM	#4
Speedracer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller Page 44 of October 12,2007 issue of National Dragster has a Turbo Action Advertisement that says ACCEPTED IN ANY YEAR STOCKER?

10-10-2007, 09:33 AM	#5
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller Look at their web-site. Says it's accepted in all stockers any year... in big bold letters. I think I'm pissed now...

10-10-2007, 09:54 AM	#6
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Turbo-Action E-Shift Controller Guess that's one way to get an answer from NHRA... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

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