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Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear #1084921 09/29/11 02:24 AM 09/29/11 02:24 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars OP top fuel
mikeysmopars OP top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	I have a reverse pattern turbo action shifter in my dart and the last two races iv'e over shifted from low streight to high (Third) gear. If I'm paying attention I shift it with no issues but if i'm paying more attention to the lights it can go right to high gear. Anyone else have this shifter and had this problem? 6847402-IMG_1640.JPG (55 downloads) Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: mikeysmopars] #1084922 09/29/11 04:46 AM 09/29/11 04:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 153 illinois M moparpiff member
moparpiff member M Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 153 illinois	I have this shifter as well on a couple of occasions this has happened to me. I called them up asked them if there was a solution to my overshifting and was told I could buy the other "gate" for this shifter that is also reverse pattern and it will prevent the overshift. I bought mine new and spen a lot of money for the thing and was not going to give them any more of my money. I made myself get used to it and now have no issues with overshifting. I believe the other gate is around $50.00 and is listed on their website.

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: moparpiff] #1084923 09/29/11 06:54 AM 09/29/11 06:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,028 Tulsa OK Bad340fish master
Bad340fish master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,028 Tulsa OK	I think if rotated your shifter a little bit counter clockwise it would help you out maybe. If you don't pull 100% straight back that can happen pretty easy. 68 Barracuda Formula S 340

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: Bad340fish] #1084924 09/29/11 08:18 AM 09/29/11 08:18 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 3,210 robin hood country deaks master
deaks master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 3,210 robin hood country	I did this earlier this year, the run before i ran 10.31 at 130, the run where i pulled straight to 3rd from first i ran 10.51 but still ran 129 mph. Mick

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: mikeysmopars] #1084925 09/29/11 08:44 AM 09/29/11 08:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	I had the same problem when I first started using mine. Now, I do not leave my hand on the shifter while driving. I just hold my hand in front of the handle and smack the handle back when it is time to shift. A quick hit and it will stop at second,,then the handle will kick to the right and be ready for the next gear change. I have not had any miss-shifts as long as I keep my hand off the shifter and do the 'smack/slap' routine. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: CHAPPER] #1084926 09/29/11 09:31 AM 09/29/11 09:31 AM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,260 New Mexico A Adobedude pro stock
Adobedude pro stock A Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,260 New Mexico	I've done it with mine, lost a big round last year (for me anyway) because of it...So far so good this year. I just leave a couple fingers on it, not my whole hand 2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: CHAPPER] #1084927 09/29/11 09:33 AM 09/29/11 09:33 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,627 anywhere@ anytime A actionange top fuel
actionange top fuel A Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,627 anywhere@ anytime	Quote: I had the same problem when I first started using mine. Now, I do not leave my hand on the shifter while driving. I just hold my hand in front of the handle and smack the handle back when it is time to shift. A quick hit and it will stop at second,,then the handle will kick to the right and be ready for the next gear change. I have not had any miss-shifts as long as I keep my hand off the shifter and do the 'smack/slap' routine. don't ask me how I know

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: actionange] #1084928 09/29/11 09:39 AM 09/29/11 09:39 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	mine did that with a air shifter,i kept playing with the pressure and got it to work but a couple of times it didnt shift to 3rd,not enough press.i fixed it once and for all.PPP.

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: bonefish] #1084929 09/29/11 09:47 AM 09/29/11 09:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl. D dusturbd340W5 master
dusturbd340W5 master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl.	yep had the same problem I just got the other gate problem solved. The problem with the gate is if you slap it hard it just passes the 2nd gate and goes right to 3rd,if you just pull it easy it wont do that. That gate you have is really best when used with the air shifter. 70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: mikeysmopars] #1084930 09/29/11 10:39 AM 09/29/11 10:39 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere S smokinwoody I Live Here
smokinwoody I Live Here S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere	I put an air shifter on mine...all programmable w/the Biondo digital 1-2 2-3 controller..

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: smokinwoody] #1084931 09/29/11 11:47 AM 09/29/11 11:47 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs Bob_Coomer master
Bob_Coomer master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs	Thats why I dont like these shifters, if you ask, you will get hundreds of people who say they love them... I think thats because it the ony shifter they have tried.... Hurst 1/4 Stick is twice the shifter IMO. I have gave up one round right off the top of my head because of this shifter! [color:"red"]65 Hemi Belvedere coming soon [/color] [color:"#00FF00"]557" Indy engine 1.07 60ft 144mph in the 8th 2100 lbs package [/color]

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: Bob_Coomer] #1084932 09/29/11 12:03 PM 09/29/11 12:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	on another note i put the shifter in a slow streetstrip car,mid tens, and it works great hand shifting.you just cant get to excited with it.

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: mikeysmopars] #1084933 09/29/11 01:28 PM 09/29/11 01:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 145 B.C. Canada H hankcrank member
hankcrank member H Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 145 B.C. Canada	I have one and had same problem because they were designed for air shifters and did not want to buy another gate plate. I just took the shifter apart and turned the shifter 180 degrees around and now you have the proper gate that stops on the 1-2 shift and you pull the handle over for the 2-3 shift.Hope this helps....

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: hankcrank] #1084934 09/29/11 01:52 PM 09/29/11 01:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 780 Woodinville, WA Viol8r super stock
Viol8r super stock Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 780 Woodinville, WA	That is why I switched to the forward pattern shift kit. They offer an automatic kit that also retains race characteristics when shifting manually. 1968 Pro-Touring Dodge Charger *2011 Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge Invitee http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1203phr_1968_dodge_charger/index.html

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: Viol8r] #1084935 09/29/11 02:31 PM 09/29/11 02:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	I use a B&M Quicksliver ratchet action shifter. You'd have to really pull back on it to go into 3rd...as a matter of fact I don't know if it would even go from 1st to 3rd... [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: hankcrank] #1084936 09/29/11 02:41 PM 09/29/11 02:41 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars OP top fuel
mikeysmopars OP top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	Quote: I have one and had same problem because they were designed for air shifters and did not want to buy another gate plate. I just took the shifter apart and turned the shifter 180 degrees around and now you have the proper gate that stops on the 1-2 shift and you pull the handle over for the 2-3 shift.Hope this helps.... Bill are you saying you set yous up to where you lift the trigger to get into high gear? Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: Bob_Coomer] #1084937 09/29/11 03:28 PM 09/29/11 03:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	Quote: Thats why I dont like these shifters, if you ask, you will get hundreds of people who say they love them... I think thats because it the ony shifter they have tried.... Hurst 1/4 Stick is twice the shifter IMO. I have gave up one round right off the top of my head because of this shifter! i put the hidough PPP in mine but honestly i think the qutr stick is just as good for a third the price.

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: mikeysmopars] #1084938 09/29/11 05:48 PM 09/29/11 05:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,408 Ambridge, Pa. R rickraw top fuel
rickraw top fuel R Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,408 Ambridge, Pa.	i have a b&m pro ratchet. no problem, ever. seems lots of members have problems with turbo action shifters. i'd take the loss & get something else, before u ruin a trans or power plant. stay safe, seeya.

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: mikeysmopars] #1084939 09/29/11 06:36 PM 09/29/11 06:36 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	i was having that problem,,,you (cannot) keep ur hand on that shifter and try to do it smooth,,,literally have to slap it and let the spring move the shifter handle for you..and then slap it for 3rd,even when im just going super slow for ride around the hood its tuff shift it smooth...but during a race i thinks its awesome shifter

Re: Torbo Action Shifter bypassing second gear [Re: fishy340] #1084940 09/29/11 07:09 PM 09/29/11 07:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,826 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,826 A collage of whims	You need the other gate; the one you have is WAY too easy to go immediately into 2nd. On a hard-leaving car, you definitely don't want to leave with your hand on the shifter, regardless of which gate you use, but other than that, it's something you can just slap into the next gear.

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