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  1. 02-26-2004 02:31 AM #1
    Ravage
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    Slapstick not funny

     



    many people seem to think that manualy working a 2 speed slapstick can be advantageouse ,I've tried shifting it manualy but it don't respond immediately.Am I not tached up enough or is an automatic always going to act the way it wants.I'm afraid to rev the piss outa it ,any suggestions?
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  3. 02-26-2004 06:04 AM #2
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    An automatic will shift like an automatic...UNLESS

    You install a manual valve body and turn up the pump pressure. Then it will do as it's told.

    I don't know what trans you have, but manual valve body kits are available for most older trannys.
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  4. 02-26-2004 06:23 AM #3
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    Yeah, what mad said. What kind of car and which trans you got???
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  5. 02-26-2004 09:56 AM #4
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    It's a 1974 'Cuda with 318 with 2 speed TorqueFlight.Though the engine was bone stocker (2bbl and all) I'm pretty sure it has 3.83 gears(tire vs. driveshaft math) and a shift kit.If I stand on it and let nature take its course it'll chirp the tires when 2nd hits.
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