How to Shift Quicker Using a Strain Gauge - Jay's Tech Tips #34 - Real Street Performance

We get a lot of questions about how we get our transmissions to shift fast in the drag cars, and how to carry power into the next gear without it dropping off in the gear change.

We accomplish this using sensors to tell the ECU when a gear change is starting to happen. Then the ecu either retards the ignition timing, or cuts the ignition all together. This slows the engine down during the gear shift and allows the transmission gears to line up easier, allowing a quicker gear change.

There are different ways to accomplish this depending on what type of transmission you have. In today's tech tip we will go over these different methods, and how you can use them to make quicker, more consistent, and safer shifts.

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[joshlewis]

I would also add a switch either on the gear lever itself or steering wheel to engage/disengage the strain guage ignition cut system for a street car.

[abdulalawaz]

Great tips to help you shift like a BOSS!! Big thanks to Jay and Real St Performance!!

Keep em comin

[dfitz]

Would it work for a stock Honda b series? Sound like it would save the trans

[hassanm]

loving the informative videos guys keep it up!

[turbovolvos]

Have you ever seen the strain gauge approach used on a synchromesh transmission to eliminate use of the clutch during shifts?

[TheBrownGarage]

integra lol i knew that interior looked familiar. my s300 has full throttle shift but i didnt wire it up

[jacobjarvis]

Is this acuated similar to the no lift shift that there doing on the s550s

[lindseyhuntgarageb]

i was thinking of trying one of these in my (700-800whp) integra for drag racing. how is it on synchronised transmission? would you say if its setup properly is it harder/ easier or the same on transmissions and by how much? as far as breaking parts?

[andrewmurray]

Do you have a suggestion on a Strain Gauge for road racing that does not cost an arm and a leg ? or better still does RSP sell one?

[strtFoxx]

I've got a 80/20 street car and weekend drag car. It's a mild fox body mustang with a t5 w/gforce gearset (cable clutch) would I need to convert to a hydraulic clutch? Or would would it be out of the question since it's not a dedicated drag car

[TriconZ]

WANT! My 1990 300ZX Twin Turbo (5 speed) is pushing between 6-650 RWHP, would Strain Gauge be a good option for my car?

[stopthephilosophicalzombie]

I'm here from Rob Dahm's video because I had no idea what a strain gauge shifter was.

[olinpayne]

do you have to use a dog box with the strain gauge ?

[silverghosthunter]

when you were shifting in the intro you looked like you were going from floor board to radio and back. long shifts

[Hebert]

fucking awesome.
where can i apply for real street drag car driver !!! and part time mechanic lol

[loganj.]

"Tran-mission" jays way to pronouce it.