Those of you who have driven manual transmission trucks probably know that they’re not the quickest-shifting things in the world. There are some mutant drivers who can shift anything though, like this dude, who’s gone into the 12.60’s in a ZF6 manual transmission Duramax. After a second gear launch, he rows through the gears like a madman until 5th, and even shifts the transfer case out of 4wd (look close or you’ll miss it) during the pass! If you think you’re a badass for being able to shift your Pro-shifted T5 or clutchless Jerico or Lenco well, step up to the plate, and see if you can do this in a diesel.
Perhaps the most incredible fact of all, is that the truck is very lightly modified, with just a tune, intake, exhaust, and clutch, dropping it from high 15’s, to mid 12’s! We’re willing to bet more than a few musclecars have felt the sting of this mild-looking Duramax-powered Chevy.
That is NOT powershifting.
It just kills me when those that have no idea about shifting a stick shift vehicle. Call this “power ” or “speed ” shifting. It’s a race, you have an engine that needs momentum. Please all you little leaguers. Go look up some old videos of Dick Landy or Ronnie Sox. YOUR RIGHT FOOT NEVER LEAVES THE FLOOR ONCE THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN.. Learn your equipment, know how to shift it fastly. And when you do it correctly. It will sound just like an automatic trans. With any boosted engine. This will help your ET big time. And with any vehicle,it will be quicker. If you don’t let off the gas!!!!!