Question concerning shifting an automatic transmission manually.

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Oct 19, 2006 | 07:24 PM

It's a Vette thang

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Racer

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From: Weirsdale Florida

Question concerning shifting an automatic transmission manually.

Does it hurt an automatic transmission, were one to manually shift thru the gears, from 0 to whatever, while daily driving or racing.
I've been told yes and no by people outside of this forum, but value the opinions on this forum above theirs.

Sorry, if this has been addressed before, but I couldn't find an answer by searching prior to my posting.

Thanks.

Oct 19, 2006 | 07:49 PM

HITMAN99

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From: Annandale VA

In a word, no. If you shift at too low RPMs, the tranny will wait until RPMS increase before shifting. If you shift at too high RPMs, you will bump into the rev limiter.

Oct 19, 2006 | 08:06 PM

mfinocc

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From: Winter Springs FL

Why not trade it for a manual 6-speed?

Oct 20, 2006 | 08:15 AM

patton

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From: panama city beach florida USA

St. Jude Donor '09

if your trany is set up for drag racing let it do its thing .road racing another story but i hear the paddle trans is fantastic once ya learn it. on the street brakes are cheaper than tranny parts so i use brakes

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