My car is a 90 Formula 305 TPI 5 speed. I have a question about the tranny. If I start it up when it is cold and punch it right away it grinds almost every time going into third if I try to powershift it. After I drive for awile and the car is warmed up it doesn't seem to do it at all. Can anyone help me out? Is this just me? Thanks.

 

Yeah, don't power shift it when it's cold!

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1985 Yellow IROC-Z 5.0 HO, T-5 3.73 Torsen, 4 wheel disks
PFCM pads, GTA wheels, Koni yellows, B&M Ripper, Dynomax

 

That's no fun!

 

I'm trying to save mine for my 350 build up, I don't power shift at all. Less fun, but more fun than letting an automatic think for you.

Later,


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Joshua Johnston
1991 Z-28
Flowmaster
K&N
305 / 5spd. (Temporary)

 

Beating on your engine with cold oil and your tranny with cold fluid is about the most harmful thing you can do to your car.

Don't abuse a cold car. It's just asking for trouble

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"Beware he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart, he dreams himself your master"

'84 Black Camaro ZZ4 M5 (V-6 in a former life) -- street beast
'91 Medium Blue Metallic Z28 A4 (UB-HSTRY's old ride) -- currently broken
'99 Navy Blue Metallic Firehawk #120 M6 (99.44% stock) -- daily driver

 

Very true Hawk. I don't make a habit of hammering my car when it's cold. Just sometimes you get in a hurry. I've only done it 2 or 3 times but it happened every time so I was just wondering. Thanks guys.