Racing with an Auto??

StangGT2v · 11-03-2001, 12:04 AM

I have a 2000 GT auto and i want 2 start drag racing on the track, but i do use the car a daily ride doin bout 1500 miles a month. Any suggetsions on what I can do to the trans or ways 2 shift it?
thanks
Sal

SimplySleep · 11-03-2001, 01:07 AM

Do you Race in Wall?

SD Wheeler · 11-03-2001, 01:17 AM

Let's see. Either a chip or a shift improver kit is almost a must-have item. Both would be great. Improver kit will cure the overlap during shifts. Chip can reset the shift points in the AODE. A cooler is also a good idea. They are inexpensive and easy to plumb in. Check with Performance Automatic, Level 10, Trans-Go, etc, for the kit. I personally like AutoLogic chips. If you are on a budget then get the shift kit first. Then the cooler, then the chip.

Good Luck.

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SD Wheeler

M/M #30 '98 GT
Strictly Performance
MV Performance

"The Game"

StangGT2v · 11-03-2001, 01:21 AM

didn't race yet. will be racing at raceway park, englishtown next season. do some street racing
sal

98 NosStang · 11-03-2001, 01:23 AM

IVE GOT ALL THIS ON MINE, AND IT IS A DAILY DRIVER ...CHECK OUT THE LINK.,,,I SHIFT 1ST 2ND AND D, I SHIFT AT 5500 RPM. IT WORKS FOR ME. http://hometown.aol.com/xasiks107x/myhomepage/auto.html

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1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L /Convertible, Automatic. Flowmasters, JBA shorty headers chrome, X-Pipes custom made, 3.73 Gears FMS, 70MM fms T-BODY, BBK cold air induction system W/BBK Filter, 150 SHOT Dry NOS KIT (with the teatherd cord attached to the steering wheel), BBK Fuel Pump, 4-Point HOOKER HEADERS chrome roll bar, STEEDA underdrive pulleys, NEX Racing bucket seats(19 LBS PER SEAT),5-Point harnesses, BLITZ carbon fiber black lite gauges temp. & press.

EXAM1999 · 11-03-2001, 10:22 PM

I just had my trans completely rebuilt with the best parts I could find. The turbo was killing the clutches and destroyed the O/D band. Anyway, I would get a Protorque 2,800-3,000 stall converter, shift kit, Autologic chip, trans cooler and 3.73 gears if you don't have them already. You will definitely want to get some D/Rs because it's a waste of a better converter if you can't launch. Also, you might want to upgrade to a synthetic trans fluid like Redline. Mercon V is good because it's a blend, but you might need to change it more often. The auto can take tons of punishment. From 98-up, Ford got smart and put in a mechanical diode(One way roller for stronger 2nd gear) & Borge warner clutches rated for over 400 hp and 400 lb-ft.

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99 Silver GT Auto
TDC Stage II Turbo
Built 4R70W with Raybests Blue Plate clutches
Aeromotive 1000 HP fuel system
MSD DIS4

11-03-2001, 12:04 AM	#1
StangGT2v Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: W. Keasnburg, NJ, USA Posts: 14	Racing with an Auto?? I have a 2000 GT auto and i want 2 start drag racing on the track, but i do use the car a daily ride doin bout 1500 miles a month. Any suggetsions on what I can do to the trans or ways 2 shift it? thanks Sal

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11-03-2001, 01:07 AM	#2
SimplySleep Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Red Bank, Nj Posts: 9	Do you Race in Wall?

11-03-2001, 01:17 AM	#3
SD Wheeler "The Game" Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Baytown, Texas USA Posts: 955	Let's see. Either a chip or a shift improver kit is almost a must-have item. Both would be great. Improver kit will cure the overlap during shifts. Chip can reset the shift points in the AODE. A cooler is also a good idea. They are inexpensive and easy to plumb in. Check with Performance Automatic, Level 10, Trans-Go, etc, for the kit. I personally like AutoLogic chips. If you are on a budget then get the shift kit first. Then the cooler, then the chip. Good Luck. ------------------ SD Wheeler M/M #30 '98 GT Strictly Performance MV Performance "The Game"

11-03-2001, 01:21 AM	#4
StangGT2v Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: W. Keasnburg, NJ, USA Posts: 14	didn't race yet. will be racing at raceway park, englishtown next season. do some street racing sal

11-03-2001, 01:23 AM	#5
98 NosStang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA Posts: 50	IVE GOT ALL THIS ON MINE, AND IT IS A DAILY DRIVER ...CHECK OUT THE LINK.,,,I SHIFT 1ST 2ND AND D, I SHIFT AT 5500 RPM. IT WORKS FOR ME. http://hometown.aol.com/xasiks107x/myhomepage/auto.html ------------------ 1998 MUSTANG GT 4.6L /Convertible, Automatic. Flowmasters, JBA shorty headers chrome, X-Pipes custom made, 3.73 Gears FMS, 70MM fms T-BODY, BBK cold air induction system W/BBK Filter, 150 SHOT Dry NOS KIT (with the teatherd cord attached to the steering wheel), BBK Fuel Pump, 4-Point HOOKER HEADERS chrome roll bar, STEEDA underdrive pulleys, NEX Racing bucket seats(19 LBS PER SEAT),5-Point harnesses, BLITZ carbon fiber black lite gauges temp. & press.

11-03-2001, 10:22 PM	#6
EXAM1999 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Oakdale, NY, US Posts: 50	I just had my trans completely rebuilt with the best parts I could find. The turbo was killing the clutches and destroyed the O/D band. Anyway, I would get a Protorque 2,800-3,000 stall converter, shift kit, Autologic chip, trans cooler and 3.73 gears if you don't have them already. You will definitely want to get some D/Rs because it's a waste of a better converter if you can't launch. Also, you might want to upgrade to a synthetic trans fluid like Redline. Mercon V is good because it's a blend, but you might need to change it more often. The auto can take tons of punishment. From 98-up, Ford got smart and put in a mechanical diode(One way roller for stronger 2nd gear) & Borge warner clutches rated for over 400 hp and 400 lb-ft. ------------------ 99 Silver GT Auto TDC Stage II Turbo Built 4R70W with Raybests Blue Plate clutches Aeromotive 1000 HP fuel system MSD DIS4