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Old 08-31-2002, 04:51 PM
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is it bad to....

keep it floored in OD with a 700r4? i just had the transgo reprogramming kit installed in my trans and i can now keep the car floored in OD and i thought i remembered hearing something about it being bad to do that.
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Old 08-31-2002, 05:42 PM
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Car: 89rs (previous 2.8)
Engine: 406
Transmission: 700r4 (for now)
I dont think the transgo kit had anything to do with that....maybe a misadjusted tv cable. And no, flooring it in OD wont hurt a thing. But you may want to look into things a bit. You should not be able to do that if your tranny is working correctly. Sorry..
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Car: 1982 Trans Am
Engine: LG4
Transmission: 200C
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Its supposed to shift down to 3rd if you use over 70% throttle I think.
Old 08-31-2002, 07:43 PM
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yeah, but i had the kit put in with the full manual option on it. its just like i have a manual valve body now...
Old 08-31-2002, 08:04 PM
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well thats a horse of a different color...I have no idea how it is supposed to act in od with that option......the only thing I know is bad on od is a heavy load re; towing and large inclines..
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I don't recommend the full manual option for the street. Since you have it now YOU have to know to downshift the Tranny at WOT.
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Originally posted by transfixleo
I don't recommend the full manual option for the street. Since you have it now YOU have to know to downshift the Tranny at WOT.
So say i downshift the tranny at WOT and run 3rd gear out to 5500rpm can i keep it floored when i shift it into Overdrive or will this be harmful on my trans, i just thought i remembered hearing soemone say that its not good for the trans.
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Since that is @ the WOT shift point you will be OK. In fact, NOT shifting and running it above that RPM can do harm too.
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