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 Raider V6 5 Speed
#1048268
06/20/12 10:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 163
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Wheeler
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I've had my '89 raider for about 6 years and except for maybe the first week (when I was getting used to it) I haven't used first gear on the road. Is this unusual or or not?
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Re: Raider V6 5 Speed
[Re: cheesegrater]
#1048269
06/21/12 01:47 AM
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 218
Wheeler
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I learned to drive on a old Ford pickup and we never used first gear, you must have low gears, if it hasnt hurt it in 6 years Im guessing its not going to. I can tell you in my 4 cyl. Raider I do have to use 1st gear.METALMOVER
1987 Raider,2.6,mt,78"Meyer snow plow,100lb. Doberman alarm,weber carb, lockouts from here- 1989 V-6,SWB, A.T. 4x4, 31'S
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Re: Raider V6 5 Speed
[Re: METALMOVER]
#1048270
06/21/12 02:27 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
Trail Leader
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I always use first in my 95.
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: Raider V6 5 Speed
[Re: MontyMcV]
#1048271
06/21/12 01:49 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,413
Body Damage is Cool
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I always used 1st in my 87 SWB while it was NA. Pretty much needed to. Now that it's turbo, I don't really have to, but still do. Son #2 (who drives it now) does too, but recently started it in third mistakenly. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> That's was ugly, but he didn't choke it down... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
87 Montero, bought new, by me -
88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine-
with awesome audio.
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Re: Raider V6 5 Speed
[Re: dadrab]
#1048272
06/22/12 03:18 AM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 24
Need a Spot
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I have the same set up v6 5spd mostly stock though and i always start off in 2nd unless stopped on a hill
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Re: Raider V6 5 Speed
[Re: Kolt88]
#1048273
06/22/12 05:41 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,324
Body Damage is Cool
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You must still have 235s on yours.
I always use 1st. I only have to roll a couple feet before 2nd, but why put a strain on anything. Yep there is a little bog and slip when I do start in 2nd,,,but I'm not in that big a hurry anymore, so I use 1st.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: Raider V6 5 Speed
[Re: cheesegrater]
#1048274
06/23/12 01:29 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
Rock Warrior
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I was taught that lugging the engine is the worst thing you can do to it. It never would have occurred to me to start off in second. I always start in first and run it up to an appropriate RPM. I have started in second by mistake - when coming to a stop in second and forgetting to shift back to first. Don't like it.
This, of course, does not apply in Low Range.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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