> > Maybe I'm missing something, but how is engine torque output in
> > any way effected by the transmission? Maybe the numbers at the
> > wheels could be higher, but the engine's output will remain the
> > same regardless of what transmission used.
>
> The tranny can't handle the torque, so they have to de-tune the
> engine. There's a new BMW V12 (I think, will have to re-check Car
> & Driver) that has the same issue - they couldn't turn the engine
> loose w/o killing the tranny.
That sucks. It sounds like a tranny that's asking to break before
it's time.
eric
-- 1974 Valiant 4-door, 318 1999 Dakota Ext Cab, 2WD
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