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2-3 Slip - Scared Newbie Needs Some Guidance
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<blockquote data-quote="shawn stonbraker 2" data-source="post: 743444" data-attributes="member: 62109"><p><strong>Very well said Rich!!!!</strong> I think you hit it right on the head. One tranny for an engine putting out 125-150HP will probably show weakness with the same engine putting out 200+HP. Just because it bolts up without any modification, doesn't mean it is the right choice for the application. Car companies need to realize this. I know the bottom line is to save money in the manufacturing to make money on the sale, but at what cost? The reputaion should be the number one concern when making an automobile. If you make a quality product, the results will be an increase in cash flowing in. Ford and GM need to realize this to get back on track. When was the last time either one has put out a "new" transmission? I'm not talking about a "retooled" one that has another gear to get some more MPG. They do improvements on the engines because HP sells but it's putting alot more strain on the tranny's, and they just aren't going to hold up.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shawn stonbraker 2, post: 743444, member: 62109"] [b]Very well said Rich!!!![/b] I think you hit it right on the head. One tranny for an engine putting out 125-150HP will probably show weakness with the same engine putting out 200+HP. Just because it bolts up without any modification, doesn't mean it is the right choice for the application. Car companies need to realize this. I know the bottom line is to save money in the manufacturing to make money on the sale, but at what cost? The reputaion should be the number one concern when making an automobile. If you make a quality product, the results will be an increase in cash flowing in. Ford and GM need to realize this to get back on track. When was the last time either one has put out a "new" transmission? I'm not talking about a "retooled" one that has another gear to get some more MPG. They do improvements on the engines because HP sells but it's putting alot more strain on the tranny's, and they just aren't going to hold up.;) [/QUOTE]
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