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SLED PULLIN GEAR

Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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hey guys. im lookin to do some sled pullin.
i got a 96 12 valver with a nv4500 5spd. the gears go L 1 2 3 D.
if im pullin in 4 wheel peal low what gear in the tranny should i take of in?
I obviously wont be shifting during the pull.
any advice would be great
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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what gearing tire size horsepower/torque and what clutch
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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i think 3.55 grear. im guessing about 250 horse 550 torque aftermarket autoglide clutch
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Whats the clutch rated at?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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YEAH I GOT THE SAME QUESTION,I'VE NEVER DONE IT,DO I LEAVE IT IN DRIVE,SHIFT MANUALLY,4H OR 4L,THANKS.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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4 lo, second - which is really third.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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wow you can win pulling in low third a friend of mine pulls in hi second for the speed that other gear is too slow
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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with 3:55 and stockish power, thats his best bet....
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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when i pull mine this summer im going to pull in 3rd or 4th low range. but dont ever pull in 5th bad things WILL happen
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Red_Rattler
with 3:55 and stockish power, thats his best bet....
agreed for stock power thought it was bombed
 
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