Automatic transmissions don't turn 600rom because the pump dosent provide enough pressure to keep the clutch pack held. So if you applied power at a low rpm the automatic would slip.
RC guys, how low do you go?
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Countless others? Many of us have no trouble counting, especially when we are talking numbers of less than 10.
Right, but you are completely unable to substantiate that claim, probably because it's false.
My truck accelerates just fine from 40 MPH in 6th gear, on many of the roads that I drive. Your "generalized statements" are based on your opinion, not fact.
I have a lot going at the office today. But, when I get a few minutes, I will empirically prove that it is well within the Gen III engines healthy operating range to accelerate from about 750rpm, under various driving conditions. Unless you can empirically prove otherwise in the interim (and I personally don't think your calculator skills are up to the task), you should probably just wait until you see the facts, so you don't end up looking like an uneducated backyard hick.
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Andy, I'm at 112,500 on
My truck with almost 60k as a 6 speed and almost every vehicle I've owned has been a manual bro. So 40 years "Real World Experience" I have under my belt.
So you ask me why a manual Trans exists and that its not for performance? Well I disagree again! A manual transmission exists because it was the first transmission and as vehicles and technology evolved the automatic (fluid driven) Trans came about.
So now that that's outta the way lets look at pros and cons real quick.
PROS:
1.Direct drive via clutch/pressure plate allow more power transmitted through the driveline to tires! Been tranny of choice for all sports/muscle cars for decades due to power output and control of engine RPMs.
2. Efficiency is increases in a manual due to the direct drive and extra gears. ( this covers your "Save gas on a 500+HP engine" theory. (Again technology has created more efficient Autos with lock up converters and 5-8 speeds but you still have power loss of fluid drive
3. Cost is much less expensive to manufacture.
4. Has way less parts, much better longevity records, ease of maintenance, less expensive to replace.
5. No need for pumping of fluid through tranny or accompanying coolers and lines
6. Better when pulling/towing due to gear options and driver control of gears.
Cons:
1. Learning to drive a manual isn't for everyone
2. Driver has to change each gear.
3. Autos shift faster due to driver involment in gear changes
4. Concentration factor is less with a manual due to driver involvement
5. Manual leaves one hand on wheel while other is selecting gears
6. Stop and go traffic and hills are hard on manual
Hope this answers your question to your liking bud.
So you are counting your time as an infant as real world experience that applies to this conversation??
trussman
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Just wanna say CONGRATS to the OP for posting a thread that nobody could have imaged would have over 100 replies. :burnout:
VENOMOUS1 RACING
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Yessir being I was learning about engines as a child sir. Very good experience IMO! So yes I count it!
You absolutely have to be joking! At under 1 year old you claim you learned and retained how to work on an engine!! You are phenomenal!!
Please, every thread has that opportunity here. Perfect opportunity to pull it out and see if you measure up.
mopar-or-no-car
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Oh, he was serious, until he actually read what he typed..This is when said post turned from serious, to- Are you serious?
mopar-or-no-car
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Can we sticky this thread, and change the name to....40 YEARS OLD WITH 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE...
If i can save 1 Neub from being snakebit thats all that matters...
If i can save 1 Neub from being snakebit thats all that matters...
I started learning from the womb, top that maddarfackers
VENOMOUS1 RACING
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I "extrapolated" the years like y'all are RPMs
Yes I remember learning engine basics at 4-5 years old sir
Do I know it all, far from it, but I've seen and learned much and one of my first lessons of driving was to not bog a 65' F-100 with a 3 on the tree. Oh I'm sure many of you don't understand that due to age, but it means you shifted 3 forward speeds from the column shifter behind steering wheel. :drool:
Those of you old enough remember speed shifting incorrectly or attempting to bog the engine between shift would result in linkages getting locked up and you coasting to the shoulder to pop hood and untangle. Hahaha...good ole days.
But back to the engine, haha, its hates it so take that as you may.
trussman
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Family Guy's Stewie over here.
Without the homosexual tendencies
trussman
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Lies!
Ok, well only for you:date:
VENOMOUS1 RACING
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Oh yeah, we never mentioned gear ratios
Here's my vid with factory 4.56 gears lugging for all to see how wonderful it is :rock:
Guarantee its the only time you'll ever see me drive like this!
With 4.10s this would be even more violent and harsh on engine and driveline! 4.88+ would be much less violent but still retarded to do to any engine regardless of power output.
[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dd3Blk4c4PA[/ame]
Here's my vid with factory 4.56 gears lugging for all to see how wonderful it is :rock:
Guarantee its the only time you'll ever see me drive like this!
With 4.10s this would be even more violent and harsh on engine and driveline! 4.88+ would be much less violent but still retarded to do to any engine regardless of power output.
[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dd3Blk4c4PA[/ame]
trussman
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That was luggin at 25...not luggin at 35. You put it in another gear before letting it run in 6th at 35. You also didn't show the grade you were driving on or elevation. For all we know you were driving up a 12% grade.
VENOMOUS1 RACING
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Flat road, through town. I didn't switch gears dude, once I went to 6th at 600-650 rpm (claimed RPMs everyone's saying is fine) I stayed there and fed it gas from 25 up to 40. Any engine would hate that. I don't see where you 4 guys think its awesome to do??:dontknow:
trussman
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Us 4 guys said it runs fine at 35. As stated before the 600 was an estimated rpm as we all know our tachs are analog arms not digital like a rubber wrist banded timex.
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GutsyGecko
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You guys have issues. The truck only bucks like it did in the video if you stomp the pedal at an rpm like that. If you would have accelerated with 1/8 throttle it would not do stuff like that. What you were doing there Mr. Snakebite was hell on the bottom end.
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