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Shifting a detroit

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Drpparker95, May 13, 2018.

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  1. May 13, 2018 #11
    Ridgeline

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    They're the same.

    Don't overthink it.

    you should be taught to adjust yourself to the truck, every truck is different.
     
    Ridgeline, May 13, 2018
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  3. May 13, 2018 #12
    Bean Jr.

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    True, but you need to wind up 12.7 more than a Big engine.
     
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  4. May 13, 2018 #13
    Drpparker95

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    Biggest advice then is do like in school and try to figure it out by driving and shifting
     
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  6. May 13, 2018 #15
    Mtd

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    When in doubt don't forget that double clutch it will always get you out of a situation
     
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  8. May 13, 2018 #15
    Drpparker95

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    Sometimes im a little slow on double clutching while upshifting and have to goose the throttle between letting off the clutch the first time and sliding it into gear
     
    Drpparker95, May 13, 2018
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  9. May 13, 2018 #16
    aussiejosh

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    you will find anything that's in that 1400 - 1600 rpm range will work fine after a few days driving the truck you will get a feel for what best works.
     
    aussiejosh, May 13, 2018
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  10. May 15, 2018 #17
    7seriestv

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    Most trucks have it's own personality, you just have to get in there and feel it out until you are In sync with it
     
    Last edited: May 16, 2018
    7seriestv, May 15, 2018
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