[james schaechter]

I typically do a 3rd gear burnout, but i feel 3rd is the weakest link and if you are on the edge as far as what a jerico can handle, it can be a problem. Iguess I felt that way since the main and the input come together there and there are no handcuffs or additional support. When we ran ssbs with a 3000lb car and a 316, 3rd was the one we would break. Clutches are better now, so maybe not an issue. In the stockers, I don't see an issue with it. When the track is really hot anyway and i am just cleaning the tires off, Iwill use 2nd gear at times for a burnout. The biggest problem i have seen over the years is from racers shifting a jerico in the waterbox. Ihave purchesed a half dozen basket cases from racers that thought this was a good process and the trans split in half. I would say pick a gear and make sure the rpm is matched to the clutch to shock the tires enough so you don't slip the clutch in the burnout process.

As far as the shift arm and shifter. Irun a stock length long shifter and the long shifter arms. I think running the long nascar type shifter arms and the "long" (2 inches taller) long shifter could be the issue. Iwould try going to stock length shift arms. You will have plenty of leverage with either the 2 inch taller shifter or the longer nascar type shift arms. It would be an easy test and inexpensive.

Ihave had probably a dozen different jericos. I only had one shifter with stops on it. It might be a good idea, but with a good internal shift rail trans, not necessary if you have it set up right. I have had a gforce 5 speed and it had shift stops on it.