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how does 3rd gear pull on ur R33?

Drivebai

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Jay95R33 Grand Master

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3rd pulls really good on mine too. A few little flat spots due to the ECU crapping itself though.. :D

I find that when giving other cars a run, and if it's a close call in 1st and 2nd, I'll get into 3rd and pull away from them.

I think it's cause the ratio from 2nd to 3rd is close. Eg. 2nd goes to around 100km/h (if you push it) and 3rd only get's you too 140km/h.

DriveBai - once you get a 3inch exhaust and up the boost you'll notice a big improvement :D

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Drivebai

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yeah i got a 3in exhaust from the turbo, hi-flow cat, blled valve.. running 11psi.. but on stock boost its still the same.. also i got an SAFC which may need a retune as i got it tuned before my dump pipe and hi-flow cat..

yeah i heard that 3rd gear is spose to be strong in Skylines but my 3rd gear seems a little lifeless almost like a continuation of 2nd gear like it doesnt pull any harder once i change to 3rd.

nissky Community Regular

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why would it pull harder in 3rd than 2nd???

i think when people say 3rd gear is strong for skylines its relative to other cars, not relative to second gear, i.e other cars start slowing in acceleration (non turbos) in 3rd compared to a turbo skyline

my car definitely accelerates harder in second than third.....

Nexus9 Grand Master

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Have to agree with that, I find if it is neck and neck or I am tailing a bit, once it hits third it is all over Red Rover (most of the time anyway :) )

I would say that 2nd pulls harder than 3rd, but you have so much range in third compared to 2nd.

predator Grand Master

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I think 3rd is the best gear if you ask me.. but i don't get to use it that often, because it pulls hard from 80km/hr to 140km/hr (/too fast).

You might need a S-AFC or ECU to get the most out of that range thugh.

Roy13 Enthusiast

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I find that 4th is the best gear that if say a monaro or WRX or 180sx trys to give you a run i'll just pull car length in 4th but i've got a speed cut. As REDBACK says anything over 10.5 psi and the car gets a slight surge due to std ECU. 10.5psi is the magic number as i've done lots of testing if anyone has questions?(REDBACK)

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