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Apr 10, 2010 | 06:09 PM

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Drive VS Overdrive

Does it hurt to drive around town in drive VS Overdrive or D with square?
I have a very loud exhaust and it sounds better when the rpms dont drop below 2000 and floats at 1000 rpm when city driving between 30 and 50 in overdrive.
It is 2002 ss auto Camaro.
Is this doing damage to trans or is it ok
I dont shift down or up like a stick.
thanks for input
Kerley

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Apr 10, 2010 | 06:35 PM

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If anything it will be better on the trans. It wont constantly be shifting from OD to D. Less shifting is always better

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Apr 10, 2010 | 08:32 PM

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i have a 4l80e in my chevelle, i norm run in 3rd at lower speeds, keeps from shifting, and does sound good, lol

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Apr 10, 2010 | 08:49 PM

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i always drive my car in OD for everything. But if i were to ever get on it, ill probably put it in D.

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Apr 11, 2010 | 01:23 AM

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during those speeds you have posted,I keep it in D.

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Apr 11, 2010 | 01:31 AM

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drive will me fine my tranny builder just told me if would even be better to race in drive as well

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Apr 11, 2010 | 08:42 AM

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Thanks for all the imput
I just want to extend the life of my trans as long as possible.
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Apr 15, 2010 | 11:22 PM

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