Re: Automatic Trans (Bob)

From: Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Thu Oct 29 1998 - 09:10:41 EST


Bob Tom wrote:
>
> Bob
>
> I'm interested in the Transgo kit myself and am looking
> for info. on it.
>
> As for manual shifting an auto., I do it occasionally
> while street driving with the '97 Dak. I manual shift
> with the '70 Challenger slap-stik instead of doing
> a kick-down when coming off a ramp onto the highway.
>
> I also take the Dak off overdrive when approaching
> a stop light or a curve on a ramp.
>
> A friend quarter-miles his 4x4 Dak with manual shifts ...
> just have to watch the redline. He runs the 1/4 with
> overdrive off and then was switching to overdrive near the end
> of the track because he thought it would give him more speed
> but a Chrysler rep told him to avoid putting into
> overdrive. The overdrive plate is held by only three
> small bolts and would be stressed.
>
> Bob
> Burlington, Ontario, Canada
> tigers@bserv.com
>
> Current: '97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3,55 auto., Gibson dual, K&N filter element.
> '85 Shelby Turbo Charger, 2.2L, manual.
> '70 Challenger, 383-4bbl, auto.
> Past: '71 Road Runner, 340-4bbl, auto.
> '70 Duster 340, auto.

Thanks for the info. Bob



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