<VV> Re:POWERSLIDE QUESTION

[J R Read_HML]

Synthetic fluid might be a thought to consider.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BobHelt@aol.com>
To: <N2VZD@aol.com>; <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Re:POWERSLIDE QUESTION


> In a message dated 2/5/05 11:46:07 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
> N2VZD@aol.com writes:
>
>> any thoughts on running a car tranny in a van with 110hp engine instead 
>> of
>> one with cooler?
>
> Tim,
> I can't think of any problem doing this unless you put the into the van, 
> some
> heavy loads, or encounter a lot of go and stop traffic. The thing to me is
> that cars weigh some 2500-3000 lbs, Vans weigh more like 3500-4600 (GVW 
> limit).
> So you are heating the tranny more trying to get it up to speed in a van. 
> Use
> your judgement on your particular planned use.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
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