[Shotimes] ATX OD

[Dave Kegel]

I disagree.  The torque converter will lock and unlock whether you've got it
in 4th gear (overdrive) or 3rd (drive), so it does not do any good to keep
it in third. You're just wasting gas.

Dave Kegel

----- Original Message -----
From: "Midwest SHO Specialists SHOtimes" <MidwestSHOspecialists@hotmail.com>
To: <ribble@mindspring.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: January 10, 2003 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] ATX OD


> It is indeed better for the transmission to keep it out of overdrive under
> stop and go situations.  In city driving, the tc has to lock and un-lock a
> fair amount and at those speeds (typically around 40mph) there is little
> benefit from the OD gear anyhow.  So it saves wear and tear.
>
> Mike Kopstain
> Midwest SHO Specialists
> 827 North Chestnut Avenue
> Arlington Heights, IL 60004