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96_4.6 · 09-09-2003, 07:12 PM

Just wondering if its bad. For example, you shirt you automatic from 1 to 2 then to drive and when your slowing down from D you downshift to 2 and then 1. If you do it right does it hurt the tranny. I dont do this all the time but from time to time I just have too, thanks!!

09-09-2003, 07:12 PM	#1
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	IS it bad to always downshift and upshirt your auto trans like you a 5-speed? Just wondering if its bad. For example, you shirt you automatic from 1 to 2 then to drive and when your slowing down from D you downshift to 2 and then 1. If you do it right does it hurt the tranny. I dont do this all the time but from time to time I just have too, thanks!! __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang