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Couldn't we use more fuel down low like the smarty? Or is the quad already covering that? That's one thing that really disappointed me with the comp vs the smarty....with the smarty I literally had no lag, it was like instant boost and smoke was manageable. The top end is way better with edge, but the lag sucks down low. Is EFI making something for VP trucks now??

I will. Thanks! Obviously you can feel free to remove my post lol I just figured it was the best spot for it.

Not at all trying to derail this thread, but just wanted to mention something I saw today. Got an email about this http://edgeproducts.com/news/vp44-competition-juice-w-attitude/ I wonder how it would compare power wise to the quad. Basically it just made me wonder if this is their answer to how popular the quad has been getting lately. Also interesting that they will now have a timing adjustment for each level. Something I really wish my Comp had... Maybe Mike can get them to give him one to test out, see which one is better

Oh ok gotcha. Yeah I was thinking it must be pretty darn fast if you are catching the rpm you want as it comes down. Idk how fast your rpms drop, but when I press the clutch, i think the rpms are hitting idle by the time I'm hitting the gear I want lol

Thanks! Buy you said you don't do that(maybe I misunderstood)? Is there particular reason you don't?

Well thank you all very much for all the great info! I have to echo what @sooxies said about continuing to learn about this! I guess what @dripley and @Haggar are doing most of the time, or on upshifts at least, is more of just a blip to get the rpms close, then dropping into gear(correct me if I'm wrong). For some reason I took it as trying to match with the tac as closely as possible, then dropping in, which is a bit tricky, at least for me at this point. That said, when I get it right, and keep them in the right range as I drop it in and let the clutch out, its very smooth...guess I just need to get better at it :-) my goal will be to get in the habbit of holding the rpms steady as I select the gear and release the clutch. Do you know, will it hurt the clutch to never fully release the throttle? Basically just ease up to let rpms down where you want them while pressing in the clutch, then select the gear and release the clutch?

Well they are much closer than the front, but clearly off.

Thank you very much @Haggar, this is all very helpful! Still just a little unclear on wether I should be letting all the way off when I press the clutch and then coming back up with the rpms, or just keeping them up without flaring? Or does it not matter at that point? Again, thank you!

Ok so I tried this on my way back to work. Not quite as hard as I expected, but a little tricky since the throttle is so touchy. I was basically keeping my foot on the throttle when pressing the clutch, just easing up a bit and trying not to let the rpms fall all the way. Is that correct or should I be letting all the way off, then bring it back up from idle before selecting a gear? Or does it not matter? This all just seems a little like extra slipping of the clutch..... I shift very slow to try and take it easy on the trans, so I can't make it to the next gear before the rpms drop to idle.... almost make it two seperate movements, one to neutral, one to the next gear. I feel like such a noob like I'm asking you guys to teach me to drive stick over the internet lol I've been doing it for the last 7 years since I started driving, but never really gave a lot of thought to exactly how I was doing it. Always did it as I described in my earlier posts. Then again two of those were smaller transmissions in a ford escort and a ford ranger. Only one was bigger like this truck and that was in my 7.3 idi ford. Yes that makes perfect sense @Haggar. Thank you! So you do let off the throttle all the way, then bump to bring back up?

I'm not sure. I'll take some pics and get back to you :-)

ok let me just make sure I understand correctly. When getting ready to shift, you release the go pedal all the way as you press the clutch, then you just press it again to slightly bring rpms up before selecting the gear? Isn't it harder on the clutch material having it at higher rpms as its being engaged(slipping more)? So do you not fully release the accelerator even as you push the clutch in? Sorry for all the dump questions lol I just got thinking about this and wondered if I've been driving a manual wrong(or not the best) all these years. I understand about bringing them up on a downshift, especially if it doesnt wanna go in the gear you want. guess I was never taught, or never realized you should try to match them on an upshift....

Yes it does help very much! Thank you! Here are some more pics i wasnt sure if the door could be adjusted, or how to do it. Can you access the interior hinge bolts without disassembling the dash?

I don't shift without the clutch, I'm just saying I don't rpm match. Just put the clutch in, shift to neutral, shift to gear. Then bring rpms up as I'm letting the clutch out. Would I be less hard on my trans if I do bring the rpms up before putting in gear from neutral?

I am very interested in how it goes as well. Definitely take pics! There are videos on YouTube if you get stuck. Good luck!

Which? The way I'm shifting now? Or rpm matching?

Hey all, Looking at this pic, which do I need to adjust, the fender or the door? You can't see from this angle, but the fender also stick out past the door slightly. Yes I know I have rust that needs fixed lol debating wether to fix or replace the fender.

Hey all, I have a couple questions about shifting. My truck (maybe most vehicles? I've experienced this with other manual vehicles), is hard to get into 2nd when I'm rolling too fast, about 10-15 mph. Too fast to get into 2nd, too slow to use 3rd. Anyway, I recently finally discovered that if I bring the RPMs up, it will go in, not as nicely as normal, but a lot easier. Maybe I just need the RPMs higher still? Is this normal? Normal for a trans with 260k anyway lol. Also, when shifting, I have always gently released the skinny pedal while gently pressing in the clutch to avoid letting off the throttle too abruptly, and avoid the jolt you get if you press the clutch all the way in too quick. Then I select a gear and begin matching the RPMs as I let the clutch out. Should I be matching the RPMs before I select a gear to be easier on things? How do you all shift? Kind of a silly question I know, but I'm wondering how all you more experienced guys shift these trucks. Thank you!

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Oh that's cool!

This is great news man! Very happy for you and glad your loss/damage is minimal. Have you figured out how they got your truck started???

Oh ok gotcha. Are there mirrors with the blinkers that will bolt on to a 2nd gen truck though?

I don't know if they make them with blinkers for the 2nd gens....they don't have the wiring for that....not that you couldn't add it, but I don't think they sell any made for 2nd gens with blinkers. I could certainly be wrong though!

Me too. Bad customer service is so common these days that's it's truly a pleasure doing business with places like this!

This is awesome!!! Very happy for you Tyler!! Can't wait to hear all the details :-)

Lol yeah I know. For some reason I just wasn't thinking when I did it the first time.