Automatic Trans Question
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by dragonwarrior88
Hi im 17 and i recieved a 93 corvette for a present but i love it only prob is its auto i want stick but i have a question. when im messing around with my friends is it bad to use 1 and 2 then to squard D?, whats the difference between the squard D and just the D? i can go to higher rpms then letting it go automatically and no i dont nutral drop that bad lol.
Like said before driving under 55 or 45 leave it in D, for above [D] less stress on the 3/4 clutch pack which is one of the weak points in these trans's manual shifting is fine, for up shifts but I wouldn't be down shifting aggressively with it. That's my .02'
If there is anything you need help with let me know. As I'm in IL as well.
-=Rick
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Originally Posted by 65Z01
My original A4 had over 100k miles and shifted smoothly before the 1st rebuild 5yrs ago. This spring I lost the 3-4 clutch pack and needed a complete rebuild, this time with performance parts to the tune of $2,100. Of course I drag race my Vette, and "use" it occasionally too.
What kind of power is yours capable of taking now? And how would you rate its strength "on paper" against a BTO stage 3 for example? i just had the one in my 94 fully rebuilt and went with everything as strong as i could get while maintaining a decent ride while driving calm, the bloke that owns the shop that did it all says 600-650 no worries. Mine is close to the same if not the same as the BTO stage 3.....
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: SE NY
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I'm not sure about the BTO setup but my latest rebuild got hardened clutches.
I'm putting about 270-300hp to the crank and high 300x for TQ.
That's not really a lot of torque but I'd put around 45k miles on the prior rebuild with a lot of passes down the 1/4 mile and later some severe driging in 2nd gear around local twisties. I think the latter romps may have overheated the A4 fluid as I could smell it when stopping for a short break.
I'm putting about 270-300hp to the crank and high 300x for TQ.
That's not really a lot of torque but I'd put around 45k miles on the prior rebuild with a lot of passes down the 1/4 mile and later some severe driging in 2nd gear around local twisties. I think the latter romps may have overheated the A4 fluid as I could smell it when stopping for a short break.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Originally Posted by Redeasysport
Before you beat your car to death get to know it first.Get a Factory Service manual.Read,read,read the posts here to get educated on what works on these cars and what does not.The info you can get here is invaluable.
Congrats!!! on your 93 Vette. Welcome to the forum, it is a great source of information about your new car. LOL.
