Truck runs like a dog after shifting out of 2nd

[Catchin Zs]

I've been paying close attention to my truck's performance lately. Now that it's getting colder, she's starting to feel peppier. At part throttle (12-14% on my superchips throttle position gauge), she seems to have decent power, but when I hit 3rd gear it feels like I'm driving a 4 banger with 35's. I assume gears would help all across the power band, but how can I get more power in this range?

 

[Hemi450hp]

That is just a weak spot in the powerband for our trucks. Gears will help you rev through that dead spot, but the only other way around it is to add more power.

 

[truckin151]

Don't hammer it out of 2p. Gotta remember the shift after second is not into 3rd unless you are running it hard. Otherwise it goes 1-2, 2-2p, 2p-3, 3-4, 4-5. Hit it hard in 2p and you can lose a trans.

 

[Catchin Zs]

Don't hammer it out of 2p. Gotta remember the shift after second is not into 3rd unless you are running it hard. Otherwise it goes 1-2, 2-2p, 2p-3, 3-4, 4-5. Hit it hard in 2p and you can lose a trans.

And I can lose 2p by lowering the values on my superchips?

 

[truckin151]

Nope, can't adjust 2p. Only way around it is to drive around with the tow/haul on or OD off. But that sacrifices mpg. If you feel like hammering it out of 2p hit the tow/haul or OD button and wait for it to shift out of 2p before hitting the gas.

 

[Catchin Zs]

Nope, can't adjust 2p. Only way around it is to drive around with the tow/haul on or OD off. But that sacrifices mpg. If you feel like hammering it out of 2p hit the tow/haul or OD button and wait for it to shift out of 2p before hitting the gas.

Wow thanks for clarifying there, I thought 2p was only used as a passing gear, not right after 2nd..

 

[truckin151]

2p is an OD gear.

 

[Catchin Zs]

2p is an OD gear.

No wonder these trannys are so fragile...