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Old 11-15-2006, 07:51 PM
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Ok i drive a 99 t/a auto and all i have is d...3...2...1 what is this talk about an o/d on the shift column? do i not have it...cuz i just leave it in drive and preload when i race but iono is there something i dont know about my car?...help
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You have a 4L60E trans with OD, no doubt.

On the Pontiacs, OD (overdrive) is when you have your shifter in "D". Firebirds have D...3...2...1

On the Chevys, OD is when the shifter is in "OD". Camaros have OD...D...2...1
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thxs...what you think would be best to race in? after pre loading leave it in 3rd and race or "d"?
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Leave it in d.
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I would suggest racing in "D" (Trans Am) (overdrive). There is a debate among trans builders as to which is better, but after hearing both sides I'm sticking with D/OD (overdrive).

You can research this further in the auto trans section if you like. There are quite a few threads on it.




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