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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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This is definately a crazy question. An acquaintance of a friend, said that I could use my existing 350 trans 3 speed auto and modify the "inside pan modules" by filling in some of the holes and making new ones for the oil to move around properly and this would transform it from a 3 speed auto to an overdrive auto. I looked at him and said no way...but, he was very serious. So, to all you technical buffs, please, please, please tell me I'm right...No Way!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Thats a good one. No you cannot make magic and turn it into an overdrive trans.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Your "friend" might want to consider one of those 12-step programs...
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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This guy could have saved the auto companys alot of cash on overdive clutch packs.
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Your friend's acquaintance brings tall gears in the form of tall tails.

Did he also tell you that if you jack up the back of the car so that it sits like a dragster you'll get better mileage because you're always going downhill?
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Thank You...
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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I should tell him about jacking up the car...that's a good one.
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