guys, here's a really sweet car but I want some info (just outta curiosity) about the transmission in a drag racer like this... how's it work? do they have to use the clutch when they shift or just pull the levers back?

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/22/v...les-whips-off/

 

always wondered too

 

Looks like a Lenco trans. Google it.

I love that car, 66/67 Nova is one of my favourite models.

 

powered by the hand of god! that is krazy fast

 

Watch this vid. It will show him shifting inside the car.

 

O.o

 

I have the same car...but mine is better looking!

 

well yeah i saw that, but i cant really see if he's using the clutch between shifts

 

I dont think mine will ever be that fast even if was dropped out out a plane!

 

Meh...I've seen faster...but I was dreaming then.



Buddy had a nice Nova back in VA...turned out 8 second 1/4's and was street driven...and he just poo'd a little when he saw it click a 6.95...so yea ...guess that's fast enough


Also, no clutch is needed when in full song, you would only really use it for staging/stree driving, check out the Jerico Transmission

 

Dang fast *** nova I wonder how the guys in japan or here in the states do it with their tranni when they clock in 6.0 to 5.7secs on their GTR R34's and Supras? Gotta love old and older cars.. specially that Nova =)