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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 01:34 AM
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2nd gear lag

I have a 2003 F150 5.4L Harley Davidson edition supercharged . First gear shiitss an gitts. 2nd gear has lag then third takes off like a bandit.. How can i get more power in second gear? Even in a burnout once she shifts to 2nd it boggs down... WHat can i do? Any help would be appreciated.
SO when i run from a dead stop light goes green she lifts and takes off, then bows down and then lifts again and runs like a raped ape.. but that 2nd gear drop is killing me..
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 02:56 PM
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sounds like it’s transmission time...
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 10:50 PM
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Well that sucks,it only has 69,000 on it.No leaks,and fluid smells fine.Dosen't slip just seems like it's a little slow for my taste.
Thanks for your comment, i'll go get it checked out.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 11:44 PM
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Discuss this with one of the good tuning houses that do Lightnings and HD's. It might just need a proper tune.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 12:37 AM
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That is what i have been researching for a few weeks now, Down here in Florida there are so many schiester wannabe mechanics, and half arsed tuners. Trying to find someone respectable. Thanks for your advice.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 10:01 AM
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I'm talking about online (email) tuning houses. Look at JDM and JLP.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 02:26 AM
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How do i contact them? are they site members, or an outside force?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 09:59 AM
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https://www.teamjdm.com/

http://www.jlpracing.com/

There are others.

https://5startuning.com/

https://www.morepowertuning.com/

Hopefully, someone who actually has a Lightning or HD and has had it tuned can give you suggestions.
 
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I want to buy a car like this where can I find it
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