Z28 LSI

Hi guys, This is my first post.Man,there are some knowledgeable people on this forum. Anyway,here's my question:How hard is it on the 4l60e doing a WOT kickdown from 3rd to 1st at 27 MPH. (2.73 gears,totally stock 1998 Z28 with 36000 miles)

SmokingWS6

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1st holds up well. I've done more 3-1 wot downshifts than I can count. Not stock motor, stock trans with 3200 stall. 41k miles.

GregWS6&z28

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damage on these trans usually happens to 3rd and 4 gear parts. just cant handle WOT power going through them

Z28 LSI

Thanks for the replies.I'm curious about the shock to the aluminum splined input drum. Any comments?

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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unless its designed for it i wouldnt make a habit of shifting an a4.

LS1LT1

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I think he means doing an automatic downshift with the throttle, not physically pulling the shifter into a lower gear, I think.

1999Z28

i doubt its too much, i drop into 1st all the time at 35mph

sleeperstyle

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same here, i just don't make a habit of it- maybe once or twice a week...