Re: Modern transmissions??

Posted by PackardV8 On 2009/7/6 13:42:50

Trog. Whatever trans u choose be sure to get one with Overdrive. The Overdrive will make the car even much more enjoyable for Interstate travel speeds and also increase engine life. That engine has a REAL LONG STROKE???? The long stroke at higher rpm's will cause premature ring wear because the piston speed is so much faster than in a shorter stroke engine at the same RPM.

CERTAINLY, the Packard Streight 8 has plenty of power to handle the overdrive and sustain 65 to 70 mph throughout all modern driving conditions?????? JUST NEED to keep engine RPM low. Hence the Over drive argument.