RIP Doug Nash (July 17 2015)
08-02-2015, 04:49 PM
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RIP Doug Nash (July 17 2015)
He passed at the age of 73. Father of the 4+3 found in C4 corvettes from 1984 to 1988. A true drag racing/automotive pioneer.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.
08-02-2015, 06:25 PM
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08-02-2015, 07:54 PM
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The 4+3 was a 4sp with an overdrive.
08-02-2015, 10:10 PM
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Unfortunate to hear. I know it gets bashed a lot but with proper understanding, it really is a slick transmission. I rode along with forum member HnhlEast in his 85' 4+3. I liked the crisp clicks the shifter made as it hit all four gears and when he hit the OD button it wasn't even noticeable. I had prepared myself for some type of "clunky" transition or some shudder in the slightest but nothing. It was a buttery smooth engagement that didn't even feel like we left standard 4th gear until the engine noise dropped along with the rpm. Very misunderstood transmission but glad the oddball is a part of Corvette history.
