How do I make him understand?

[Mr 5 0]

Jeff:

Good points.

I'm no AOD expert - wouldn't have one if you gave it to me (at least for a street car) but I've seen many posts over the years where guys did the loose converter, shift kit, rear gear swaps and claimed a four or five-tenths drop in et at the track.

I don't doubt it, I just don't have documented proof so I can't make the case in a conclusive way.

I agree that the right parts selection is crucial. Not all converters are equal nor ar all shift kits. You have to look at the total package and many don't, they slap on parts and wonder why they don't get the results they expected.

In any case, I appreciate your comments. I still prefer the manual transmission and think it's superior in many ways, outside of serious track racing, but the AOD is able to compete when modified properly; I just don't see it as worth the trouble on the street, but that's just me.