[DML] Re: stage II
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[DML] Re: stage II



David is correct when talking about the need for a tranny cooler.  In
my earlier post i neglected to mention that I put one on simultaneous
with the turbo installation.  

Dick Ryan 
VIN 16867


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@...> wrote:
>
> I don't know if anyone has had a Stage II long enough to do any
> long-term life tests. You have to figure everything in life has
> trade-offs and compromises. It would not surprise me if a Stage II was
> harder on the stock transmission. There are steps you can take to
> maximize the life of the transmission. Change the fluid often, always
> keep the level at the right amount, do all of the external on-car
> adjustments, add another transmission cooler, and never drive on a
> defective shift computer. Cooler is always better for automatic
> transmissions. With the added power you will be pushing through the
> torque convertor (and the added heat) I think an additional oil cooler
> would be a big benefit. I would try to do it up front by the radiator
> and maybe even disconnect the one on the water pipe if longevity of
> the transmission is what you are after.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> 
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, ryan williams <rydelo81@> wrote:
> >
> > I've heard some people say that an auto trans doesn't last long with
> the added horsepower, so i've been debating on whether to do it or
> not.  As you said the stock prv in an auto is quite the slug.
> >
>




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