you have basically the same 2, 3, 4 that I do. I consider that 2-3 shift bad on your trans too. I guess its because you dont have anything to compare to thats better. I have two trannies with "small imput shafts" that have a tighter 2-3. Luckily my 1st gear doesnt suck so bad
3.31
2.06
1.36 yuck 34% gear drop
.97
.71
3.77 final (I can swap in 3.85 and 3.50 but neither of those help the 2-3).
Most kickass gearset chrysler did (not the strongest though)
is
3.29
2.08
1.45 This shift kicks booty. 30% gear drop.
1.04
.72
3.50 final
Those gears rock and can still do 170mph in the 1/4 @ 8000 rpms on 26's
I really think Chrysler made bad decisions on their tranny gearing.
They improve 1 thing and screw up another with each generation.
The 1-2 shift man. The DJ at the midnights makes fun of mine DURING the shift. Thats how long it lasts. I have pretty much equal lag between gears except the 2-3 when lift shifting. I guess the srt 1-2 gap is just "too big" for the momentum of the rotating assembly to get you through. At least there is a fix that doesn't involve no fun auto (not that I wont go 4 speed in the future) :P
Maybe the new trans setup will show you how 2-3 should deserve your car = death
You guys block off the wastegate port on the 5 bolt housing or is it not cut out in the ones you buy? I wasnt aware of the difference in flow. Mike said the nozzle was opened up more on the 5 bolt but I would think I could accomplish the same thing with some grinder work. Ive spent some time opening up scrolls/nozzles on Holsets and its pretty easy if you can reach the right spots.
I agree, if you can rev high enough to not drop out of the powerband, a little extra lag really doesnt matter. Track cars never have to worry about "being in the wrong gear"
