that how it is on any mopar classic hot rods, with 426 hemi or the 340 with the 4 spd, you godda look out for when they shift into 2nd gear (the power gear like ya said)

 

Since this is an Acceleration Topic.....
Prob my driving skills but anyone notice a lack of power <3000 RPM in first? Like I have to feather till I get some momentum going. Like I said prob my clutch driving skills since the box is my first 5 speed

 

I live near Gateway Intl. and a friend and I are planning on going out and getting it on fast and furious style.(Him in his new Neon SXT (Not the SRT)) It really never occurred to me that these things had 0-60 times in the 10s - I knew about the 18 seconds 1/4s... The last time I was at gateway I was in a car that had 0-60s in half that but oh well - it didn't get 35 to the gallon either.

 

If it's a stick, and you can drive good... you should be able to get 0-60 just under 9, and the 1/4 in just under 17.

Mine was quicker when it was stock, my 17's must be heavy.