Uphill Driving

[John Walters]

I have a very steep, long driveway. Any tips for getting more power? Car is in first gear, but goes very slow.

 

[48Ratfink]

Back in!

 

[Logan]

speed up before you get to the driveway

 

[newshirt]

Perhaps a rebuilt carb??? With that, you might get more power and smoother acceleration that could allow you to get into second gear.

 

[Jim Boehmke]

Not sure exaxtly what your concern is, but what's wrong with slow? That's what 1st gear does and that's exactly what it's for.

 

[James Rogers]

I have a very steep, long driveway. Any tips for getting more power? Car is in first gear, but goes very slow.

High Compression Head!

 

[Marco Tahtaras]

I have a very steep, long driveway. Any tips for getting more power? Car is in first gear, but goes very slow.

Have you tried shifting to second gear? Do you do 15 mph or more up the driveway in your modern car?

 

[Milton]

High Compression Head!

That was my first thought also, but only after you are sure everything else is working correctly.