Archive for January, 2011


my truck has an automatic transmission and i was wondering what gear is be best for racing 1st 2nd or drive?

i have heard that if you have an auto transmission that it is best to put it in 1st when you race because you will start out faster. also i have heard that you can switch them while you are driving so you should start in 1st then switch to second then to drive but [...]

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Can I Put Another Cars Engine, Transmission And Other Major Car Parts On Another Car?

is there anyway to put another cars engine transmission and other major parts in another car. like lets say i got a corvette or a r8 engine and all and put the parts in like a Taurus or a g6 or something! and if possible were can i get the engine and stuff?!?! Thanks!

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How much would it cost to switch from a manual transmission to an automatic transmission?

I have a 2.8L 2000 Jetta VR6 and was wondering what it would cost to get it switched from a manual transmission to an automatic transmission? Appriciate the help.

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What were the years and transmissions Chevy had a big problem blowing out while towing before used Ford trany?

looking at a 89 van that shifts long, seems that may have been the year but I can’t find much on it

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I purchased a used transmission from an auto salvage place and was wondering if i should have it flushed out?

My transmission went out after 144,000 miles and purchased a used transmission from this auto salvage near by. On the reciept it shows that they recommend having the transmission flushed out before actual running of the transmission on car. Do you think that should be neccessary? The one i bought had like 50,000 miles on [...]

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