Shifting style on manual trans.

lbdodge24v · 11-03-2009, 11:14 PM

I have been told not to use the clutch except to get the truck rolling after stopping. Once the truck is going just shift the gears using RPM's. So what is your opinion on this, which is better to use the clutch for every shift or just slide through the gears clutchless? Lets here what you think on this one, just wondering what everyone with a manual trans does and what their shifting style is.

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dodge widowmaker · 11-03-2009, 11:16 PM

I would always use the clutch.

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MnDLawn · 11-03-2009, 11:17 PM

Who the heck told you not to use a clutch?

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lbdodge24v · 11-03-2009, 11:18 PM

Just what I was told, I use the clutch. Just wondering what everyone's opinion was and what others did.

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MnDLawn · 11-03-2009, 11:20 PM

I sort of do both, wait till the sweet spot in the RPM, depress the clutch and she slides in like butter.

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depcox · 11-03-2009, 11:20 PM

I dont think i could shift mine without using the clutch but i have never tried it i always use the clutch and besides its cheaper to put in a new clutch the build a new tranny

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cmns2500 · 11-03-2009, 11:20 PM

i slip it in sometimes yeah...but, i also use it too sometimes....so, i can't choose anything on the poll....

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Dmike1421 · 11-03-2009, 11:20 PM

i voted no clutch just to even the score. haha. But i hear its hard on some bearings or like a thrust washer or something to not use the clutch. Honestly i do about 15% no clutch and 85% using the clutch. Don't exactly feel like being the one to tear out my tranny doing this.

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lbdodge24v · 11-03-2009, 11:22 PM

I know the feeling on building a new trans, just got mine redone

They really like the parts that go into them. I do believe if mine goes again, it will be swapped for something else

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cmns2500 · 11-03-2009, 11:22 PM

it's supposed to be hellacious on the synchronizers....

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02 5 speed/stock ish...

w/ a Scan Gauge II monitorin stuff...

TCW3 Two Stroke lubin er up...

lbdodge24v · 11-03-2009, 11:25 PM

well cmns2500, I started to put another option to vote for, but figured i would keep it to 2 options, no maybes lol. I have tried the whole no clutch thing, but it doesn't agree with me. I use the clutch, but was curious as to how bad it was on them to shift without. Had several people say it wouldn't hurt them, and had heard it might be better, but seems kinda harsh in my mind, and the clutch was put there for a reason.

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02 Dodge Ram CTD, 6 spd. with some power adder parts.
The Toy: 93 Jeep Wrangler, rolling on 44 in Boggers, powered by a Cummins with some smoke !!

Last edited by lbdodge24v : 11-03-2009 at 11:28 PM.

lbdodge24v · 11-03-2009, 11:27 PM

I will say this though. My truck doesn't like being shifted clutchless. But my jeep with the nv4500 does it with no problems

, it will just slide through the gears perfectly without the clutch.

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View Poll Results: How do you shift?
Use Clutch for every shift	136	73.91%
No clutch for shifting	48	26.09%
Voters: 184. You may not vote on this poll

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lbdodge24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 145 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts lbdodge24v's Truck Pics	Shifting style on manual trans. I have been told not to use the clutch except to get the truck rolling after stopping. Once the truck is going just shift the gears using RPM's. So what is your opinion on this, which is better to use the clutch for every shift or just slide through the gears clutchless? Lets here what you think on this one, just wondering what everyone with a manual trans does and what their shifting style is. __________________ 02 Dodge Ram CTD, 6 spd. with some power adder parts. The Toy: 93 Jeep Wrangler, rolling on 44 in Boggers, powered by a Cummins with some smoke !! Last edited by lbdodge24v : 11-03-2009 at 11:19 PM.

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dodge widowmaker Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Duncannon, Pa Posts: 49 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post dodge widowmaker's Truck Pics	I would always use the clutch. __________________ 1999 dodge ram 2500 ctd autp, 5 inch straight pipe, edge racing comp, so vp 44... now i just need to get a torque converter and a valve body so i can turn that baby the whole way up

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MnDLawn Cummins Nut Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greentown, PA Posts: 413 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts MnDLawn's Truck Pics	Who the heck told you not to use a clutch? __________________ 2000, 2500, 24v, NV4500, NP241DHD, BHAF, BD Wastegate, Quadzilla Boost Fooler, AirDog 150, Dana 80. Started Life As A Gasser

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lbdodge24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 145 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts lbdodge24v's Truck Pics	Just what I was told, I use the clutch. Just wondering what everyone's opinion was and what others did. __________________ 02 Dodge Ram CTD, 6 spd. with some power adder parts. The Toy: 93 Jeep Wrangler, rolling on 44 in Boggers, powered by a Cummins with some smoke !!

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MnDLawn Cummins Nut Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greentown, PA Posts: 413 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts MnDLawn's Truck Pics	I sort of do both, wait till the sweet spot in the RPM, depress the clutch and she slides in like butter. __________________ 2000, 2500, 24v, NV4500, NP241DHD, BHAF, BD Wastegate, Quadzilla Boost Fooler, AirDog 150, Dana 80. Started Life As A Gasser

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depcox Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts depcox's Truck Pics	I dont think i could shift mine without using the clutch but i have never tried it i always use the clutch and besides its cheaper to put in a new clutch the build a new tranny __________________ 98.5 3500 24 v drw 4x4 nv4500 4.10s K&n Valeo Clutch

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Dmike1421 Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kalispell Montana Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Dmike1421's Truck Pics	i voted no clutch just to even the score. haha. But i hear its hard on some bearings or like a thrust washer or something to not use the clutch. Honestly i do about 15% no clutch and 85% using the clutch. Don't exactly feel like being the one to tear out my tranny doing this. __________________ 99 Dodge 2500 Sport, Fully loaded 24v 5 spd, Single Cab, Long box, Big A$$ front bumper, Banks Big Head Wastegate, Boost Elbow, K&N cold air intake, 4" straight pipe, Fass DDRP, 100 Hp injectors, Edge Juice with Attitude, silencer ring M.I.A.

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lbdodge24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 145 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts lbdodge24v's Truck Pics	I know the feeling on building a new trans, just got mine redone They really like the parts that go into them. I do believe if mine goes again, it will be swapped for something else __________________ 02 Dodge Ram CTD, 6 spd. with some power adder parts. The Toy: 93 Jeep Wrangler, rolling on 44 in Boggers, powered by a Cummins with some smoke !!

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lbdodge24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 145 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts lbdodge24v's Truck Pics	well cmns2500, I started to put another option to vote for, but figured i would keep it to 2 options, no maybes lol. I have tried the whole no clutch thing, but it doesn't agree with me. I use the clutch, but was curious as to how bad it was on them to shift without. Had several people say it wouldn't hurt them, and had heard it might be better, but seems kinda harsh in my mind, and the clutch was put there for a reason. __________________ 02 Dodge Ram CTD, 6 spd. with some power adder parts. The Toy: 93 Jeep Wrangler, rolling on 44 in Boggers, powered by a Cummins with some smoke !! Last edited by lbdodge24v : 11-03-2009 at 11:28 PM.

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lbdodge24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 145 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts lbdodge24v's Truck Pics	I will say this though. My truck doesn't like being shifted clutchless. But my jeep with the nv4500 does it with no problems , it will just slide through the gears perfectly without the clutch. __________________ 02 Dodge Ram CTD, 6 spd. with some power adder parts. The Toy: 93 Jeep Wrangler, rolling on 44 in Boggers, powered by a Cummins with some smoke !!