Trans Problems! - Page 2

Larry Hill · 06-23-2020, 07:35 AM

Do the water box stuff in second, it keeps wheel speed down and doesn't abrad away the center of the tread. Transmissions and tires will last longer.

NHRA1926 · 06-23-2020, 09:31 AM

Do NOT end your burnout in second gear, if it hooks at the end of the burnout in second gear, it's almost guaranteed to roll the sprague. Always finish your burnout in high gear.

BZenzen · 06-23-2020, 10:07 AM

We always do the burnout 2-3, but we've always hit neutral at the finish line and shut it off.

We did that for years with our Glide, but now the TH350 can't handle it I am guessing. Thanks for the input guys

Jeff Jewell · 06-23-2020, 10:25 AM

I've been doing high gear only burnouts with glides and 3 speeds (T400, T350, and T200) for years. Currently have a T350 in my Super Stocker. Never have had an issue with any trans that was burnout related. I was told years ago by a reputable trans builder that one of the hardest things on a trans is shifting in the burnout. As long as you have some dampness on the tires, there is no need to be in a lower gear for the burnout.

I too neutral the car after the finish line. My current trans builder hasn't yelled at me yet for doing so... :-)

Greg West · 06-23-2020, 12:07 PM

Although there are pros & cons about not backing down the engine in gear at the end of a run, many other forms of racing do it all the time. Circle track, road racing, etc.do it. Is it really such a bad thing to do? Martinsville would be a good example of this occurring lap after lap.

Jeff Stout · 06-23-2020, 12:15 PM

Did burnout for many years in second and shift to third. Then with in 1 year I broke a sprag twice on T400. Started burnout in high only and never broke one again. Strange how it went from no problem to a problem.

theman440 · 06-23-2020, 06:47 PM

Nice to hear that transmissions other than a Chrysler 727 can have sprag issues.

rx dealer · 06-24-2020, 02:11 PM

Check PM

Ed Wright · 06-27-2020, 04:05 PM

And, my Pro Trans (T350) has the “Clean Neutral” option. Shift to Neutral at the finish line, with no issues.

06-23-2020, 07:35 AM	#11
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,272 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! Do the water box stuff in second, it keeps wheel speed down and doesn't abrad away the center of the tread. Transmissions and tires will last longer. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-23-2020, 09:31 AM	#12
NHRA1926 Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bowling green, Ky Posts: 208 Likes: 11 Liked 161 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! Do NOT end your burnout in second gear, if it hooks at the end of the burnout in second gear, it's almost guaranteed to roll the sprague. Always finish your burnout in high gear.

06-23-2020, 10:07 AM	#13
BZenzen Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 71 Likes: 19 Liked 163 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! We always do the burnout 2-3, but we've always hit neutral at the finish line and shut it off. We did that for years with our Glide, but now the TH350 can't handle it I am guessing. Thanks for the input guys __________________ Brian Zenzen SS 5404 STK 5401

06-23-2020, 10:25 AM	#14
Jeff Jewell Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 182 Likes: 41 Liked 172 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! I've been doing high gear only burnouts with glides and 3 speeds (T400, T350, and T200) for years. Currently have a T350 in my Super Stocker. Never have had an issue with any trans that was burnout related. I was told years ago by a reputable trans builder that one of the hardest things on a trans is shifting in the burnout. As long as you have some dampness on the tires, there is no need to be in a lower gear for the burnout. I too neutral the car after the finish line. My current trans builder hasn't yelled at me yet for doing so... :-)

06-23-2020, 12:07 PM	#15
Greg West Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 54 Likes: 11 Liked 46 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! Although there are pros & cons about not backing down the engine in gear at the end of a run, many other forms of racing do it all the time. Circle track, road racing, etc.do it. Is it really such a bad thing to do? Martinsville would be a good example of this occurring lap after lap.

06-23-2020, 12:15 PM	#16
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,407 Likes: 53 Liked 654 Times in 254 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! Did burnout for many years in second and shift to third. Then with in 1 year I broke a sprag twice on T400. Started burnout in high only and never broke one again. Strange how it went from no problem to a problem.

06-23-2020, 06:47 PM	#17
theman440 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fabulous Las Vegas Posts: 113 Likes: 28 Liked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! Nice to hear that transmissions other than a Chrysler 727 can have sprag issues. __________________ Jeff Dudgeon '66 Coronet #10771 - bracket puke "the Flying Brick"

06-24-2020, 02:11 PM	#18
rx dealer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 336 Likes: 9 Liked 53 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! Check PM

06-27-2020, 04:05 PM	#19
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Trans Problems! And, my Pro Trans (T350) has the “Clean Neutral” option. Shift to Neutral at the finish line, with no issues. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA