Should the MOPAR V10 DragPak get a 3speed?

Joseph Teuton · 07-25-2012, 06:24 PM

So as long as Mopar has a 3 speed in production with a part number it would be ok? Or is everyone not ok with the 2008-10 CJ's have a 3speed as well?

I'm just trying to figure out if it's Mopar people don't like or just the theory of the new cars having drivetrains they shouldn't.

Billy Nees · 07-25-2012, 06:34 PM

Ya know Joe, it seems to me that you all have gotten pretty much what you wanted from the beginning of this whole darned thing. So with that being said, who decided that the V10 cars didn't need a 3 speed to begin with? I think that you should go and ask him why he decided to NOT submit the right paperwork, fire him, and drag him behind a Ram truck. Oh and live with what you've been given.

Pvt Parts · 07-25-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know Joe, it seems to me that you all have gotten pretty much what you wanted from the beginning of this whole darned thing. So with that being said, who decided that the V10 cars didn't need a 3 speed to begin with? I think that you should go and ask him why he decided to NOT submit the right paperwork, fire him, and drag him behind a Ram truck. Oh and live with what you've been given.

You can bet that's exactly what will happen with the 2013 model. Simply update (maybe nothing to change) and drive away with a new car, new transmission and improved performance capabilities. (And maybe a new index as well.)

Joseph Teuton · 07-25-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know Joe, it seems to me that you all have gotten pretty much what you wanted from the beginning of this whole darned thing. So with that being said, who decided that the V10 cars didn't need a 3 speed to begin with? I think that you should go and ask him why he decided to NOT submit the right paperwork, fire him, and drag him behind a Ram truck. Oh and live with what you've been given.

Billy I guess you are right. Did I believe that it was such a sore subject, not really. On the reasoning behind the 3speed, if I had to guess, MOPAR went off of the original CJ's with the 2speed. So we were even, then the CJ's were avaliable with a 3speed and started really flying. So we went to our factory rep as well as NHRA and ask for a 3speed as well but were shut down. So hince that is why I was asking what fellow racers opinions were on the matter. Trust me I am living with what I've been giving. I've been luck enough to have been racing for 16 years now and I'm very happy where I am now. I have been racing the 2speed since it came out, with a BIG smile. I would just like to step up and play with the CJ's and I believe that a 3speed would help that step.

Andrew Hill · 07-25-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JOSEPHTEUTON

Billy I guess you are right. Did I believe that it was such a sore subject, not really. On the reasoning behind the 3speed, if I had to guess, MOPAR went off of the original CJ's with the 2speed. So we were even, then the CJ's were avaliable with a 3speed and started really flying. So we went to our factory rep as well as NHRA and ask for a 3speed as well but were shut down. So hince that is why I was asking what fellow racers opinions were on the matter. Trust me I am living with what I've been giving. I've been luck enough to have been racing for 16 years now and I'm very happy where I am now. I have been racing the 2speed since it came out, with a BIG smile. I would just like to step up and play with the CJ's and I believe that a 3speed would help that step.

The original CJs had 3 speeds. The only CJs that Ford put a 2 speed in were the big blower 4.0L SS only cars.

Joseph Teuton · 07-25-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew Hill

The original CJs had 3 speeds. The only CJs that Ford put a 2 speed in were the big blower 4.0L SS only cars.

I don't believe that is correct. I believe they were all sold with a 2speed but a 3speed was being "developed" so it superseded the 2speed from the beginning

Mark Yacavone · 07-25-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew Hill

The original CJs had 3 speeds. The only CJs that Ford put a 2 speed in were the big blower 4.0L SS only cars.

First of all , no one makes an aftermarket case for a C 4 ,as far as I know.
Therefore , the brand new factory ringer Mustangs must have come with a junkyard trans core from the 70's
Do you guys realize how ludicrous , or I guess I should say how even MORE ludicrous this is?

At least the PG/ Powerflite/ Fordomatic/ Dedenbear/Reid equipped cars came with all new parts.

Andrew Hill · 07-25-2012, 07:40 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5075921/2008-cob...-noise-at-sema

"The Cobra Jet gets a beefed up 5.4-liter V8 with a cold air intake, A/C delete, 9-inch rear end, a six speed manual or three speed auto, a roll hoop and a specialized suspension."

Mark, I know, it is ridiculous, I do not think they should be in stock eliminator at all. I was in Columbus looking at the Skillmans' new 2013 CJ and it's a really, really cool car, but I don't think it's a stocker.

Andys dad · 07-25-2012, 07:47 PM

I am use to being ignored on this forum but no matter - I am enjoying this thread

However - I actually said it in one of my previous posts in this thread

NHRA tech already told me last week we will get the 3spd just probbaly not until the end of the year

Now let the whining really start

Joesph we won

Ron

KRatcliff · 07-25-2012, 06:35 PM

I have zero issue with it being a Mopar or Ford. I am not brand loyal other than we have a chitload of GM spare parts which makes it cheaper to run some form of GM product.

It is all centered around the unrealistic drive train that is being passed off as "stock eliminator" worthy, IMHO.

07-25-2012, 06:24 PM	#1
Joseph Teuton Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: HOUMA, LA Posts: 440 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Should the MOPAR V10 DragPak get a 3speed? So as long as Mopar has a 3 speed in production with a part number it would be ok? Or is everyone not ok with the 2008-10 CJ's have a 3speed as well? I'm just trying to figure out if it's Mopar people don't like or just the theory of the new cars having drivetrains they shouldn't. __________________ JOSEPH TEUTON 4044 STK,SS,

07-25-2012, 06:34 PM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,497 Likes: 3,600 Liked 7,777 Times in 1,742 Posts	Re: Should the MOPAR V10 DragPak get a 3speed? Ya know Joe, it seems to me that you all have gotten pretty much what you wanted from the beginning of this whole darned thing. So with that being said, who decided that the V10 cars didn't need a 3 speed to begin with? I think that you should go and ask him why he decided to NOT submit the right paperwork, fire him, and drag him behind a Ram truck. Oh and live with what you've been given. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

07-25-2012, 07:40 PM	#8
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 701 Likes: 446 Liked 174 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Should the MOPAR V10 DragPak get a 3speed? http://jalopnik.com/5075921/2008-cob...-noise-at-sema "The Cobra Jet gets a beefed up 5.4-liter V8 with a cold air intake, A/C delete, 9-inch rear end, a six speed manual or three speed auto, a roll hoop and a specialized suspension." Mark, I know, it is ridiculous, I do not think they should be in stock eliminator at all. I was in Columbus looking at the Skillmans' new 2013 CJ and it's a really, really cool car, but I don't think it's a stocker. __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED Last edited by Andrew Hill; 07-25-2012 at 07:43 PM.

07-25-2012, 07:47 PM	#9
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Should the MOPAR V10 DragPak get a 3speed? I am use to being ignored on this forum but no matter - I am enjoying this thread However - I actually said it in one of my previous posts in this thread NHRA tech already told me last week we will get the 3spd just probbaly not until the end of the year Now let the whining really start Joesph we won Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

07-25-2012, 06:35 PM	#10
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 769 Likes: 75 Liked 534 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Should the MOPAR V10 DragPak get a 3speed? I have zero issue with it being a Mopar or Ford. I am not brand loyal other than we have a chitload of GM spare parts which makes it cheaper to run some form of GM product. It is all centered around the unrealistic drive train that is being passed off as "stock eliminator" worthy, IMHO.