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Mar 7, 2007 | 03:37 PM

Jag77

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Down Shifting Question

Does it hurt the automatic transmittion to use a down shift to slowdown at a stop light?

It just feels good to do it.

Mar 7, 2007 | 05:00 PM

Midnite 88

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I've heard that it can be hard on the sprag. I had to have my tranny rebuilt about 6months ago. The sprag went out and took out the valve body and all kinds of other stuff. The rebuild cost me $1400.00.

I'm not saying that down shifting is what caused the problem but, I "used" to do it all the time. I still do occasionally. BTW 108,000mi on orig tranny.

Mar 7, 2007 | 05:20 PM

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It's highly recommend to "not" do it. Don't get into the habit...not that I don't do it in mine. My next vette will certainly be a manual.

Mar 7, 2007 | 07:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shakedown067

It's highly recommend to "not" do it. Don't get into the habit...not that I don't do it in mine. My next vette will certainly be a manual.

That's the main reason I got the 6spd. Love playing around with the shifting and doing a little engine braking now and then. I like getting on it (in a low gear) on the way to a stop light. Then I just let off the gas and it slows right down. Saves on brakes too!

Mar 7, 2007 | 08:15 PM

enventr

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Ask Pete K.-he is the transmission Guru

Mar 8, 2007 | 05:44 AM

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Mar 8, 2007 | 09:12 AM

Casethecorvetteman

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If the trans is built good enough, there is no good reason not to do it. If its a bone stock trans with alot of miles it wont do it any favours, but then what will?