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4 bang tranny compared to 8

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Old 06-06-2006, 11:45 PM
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Yes it is the Gears
And that is the Exact speeds I saw with Both Transmissions.
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:17 AM
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Yes it is the Gears
And that is the Exact speeds I saw with Both Transmissions.
Well then I don't doubt you. I've never had a 4cyl tranny behind a V8 personally. It just looks a little weird written down in front of me. The 4cyl T5s are known to have steep gears though. So I believe you, but man that's a BIG difference.
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:52 AM
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Yes it is and I found out the Hard way.
Downshifted to try to pass and WOW already at 6,000 RPM. [:'(]
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Old 06-07-2006, 01:22 AM
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Why would you need downshift into 2nd gear to pass..... i have a 4cyl trans in my car and love it made a big difference on take off
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Old 06-07-2006, 08:42 PM
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Because some A** slows down fast in from of you.
The you down shift and stomp on it.
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Old 06-07-2006, 10:35 PM
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I did the right thing. I hit up a few junkyards and bought a newly rebuilt one. only has 3k miles on it
Be proud
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