Is it bad for an automatic transmission to be shifted like a manual. Start in 1st, then to 2nd then to drive?

 

I'M NOT SURE. I ALWAYS GO 1ST 2ND 1ST, WHICH I HEAR A FEW PEOPLE DO WITH THE AOD'S. I'M PRETTY SURE IT IS NOT EXACTLY THE BEST WAY TO TREAT AN AUTO. BUT IF IT HELPS.

 

manual shifting an auto is ok....with a fully manual valve body thats the only way you can shift

 

if you have a manual valve body, do you have to downshift manualy too?

 

No, it's not bad for your tranny unless you have a stock AOD and do the 1-D-1 shuffle a lot. If it's an AOD-E then that's not an issue.

If you have a full manual valve body, then you have to shift through every gear on your own, both up and down. However, if you get a valve body for an AOD that has electronic OD delete, you can shift 1-2-3 on your own or you can simply leave it in D.

 

i shift mine like that all the time no probs so far ,plus i've driven most anything like that , but hey it's yours drive it like you want your paying for it

 

full manual valve body with trans brake and electric OD delete[sm=icon_rock.gif]

 

That's the proper way to do it. Then just add a 3000 stall and call it a day.

 

3000......not even close. i had a 4500 non lock up converter with my last motor.......and i daily drove it lol. this motor (in sig) is only getting a 3500 stall tho.

 

4500 non lock, damn lol
i love my 3500