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Originally Posted by Slow Joe
I have a 1987 300 TD and It is an incredible car, except initial launch. Getting onto the freway can sometimes be a butt puckering experience. Once I hit 25 mph or so the car launches and I just drive off with no problems. BUT until I hit 25, I just wait for someoe to slam into me from behind.
It is my understanding the my car starts in 2nd gear. Is there a way I can change the gearing to start in 1st or just get it to pull away faster? I don't wanna 'roll coal' I just want to take off faster. Any ideas?
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IIRC when at a full stop, if you quickly move the gearshift lever from D to 2 and then back to D, you force the transmission to start in first gear. This bypasses the use of the kickdown switch and allows a quicker takeoff.
If you then punch it when you take off you can move "briskly" with very little smoke.
This
adjusting shift points thread link may also be of help.