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To: Zeneta
So, why do drag racers still shift manually ?

I don't know if they do. Powerglides are pretty popular. Some of them have air-shifters which don't use a clutch. It depends on what kind of drag car it is.

I don’t think there are many “Turbos” on the drag racing circuit.

Oh sure there are. Happens all the time. Usually twin turbos.

141 posted on 02/11/2015 6:44:45 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

I’d venture to say 70% plus of drag cars are NOT shifted manually.

Lots of HD Powerglides as you pointed out, and the pro classes have air shifted specialty transmissions.


142 posted on 02/11/2015 6:46:44 PM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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