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11-24-2001, 08:20 PM

Craig_Paterson

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OverDrive

Is it better to have over drive on when
Trying to Burn out
and what about Drag Racing
thanks

11-24-2001, 10:23 PM

Spot

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Re: OverDrive

no, you don't want overdrive on for either of those.

11-25-2001, 08:21 PM

Craig_Paterson

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Re: OverDrive

So is overdrive just there to get you better gas mileage??
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11-26-2001, 06:28 PM

Spot

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Re: OverDrive

yeah, pretty much. i can't think of any other benefits to it.

11-27-2001, 05:54 PM

Wolfe

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Re: OverDrive

this is somewhat related...

when my 84 N/A Z is dead cold (like in the morning) my Transmission will take a few miles until it will shift into overdrive (last gear). This seems kind of strange to me... but I was just wondering by chance if it was a 'feature' or something wrong with the tranny. I'm going to have it rebuilt soon anyway (the oil gets burned after only around 1500-2000 miles). Thanks

11-28-2001, 06:31 AM

Ben

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Re: OverDrive

Feature.

Most electronic-overdrive transmissions will only shift to top gear & lock-up the torque converter when speed & temperature parameters are met.