The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
Moparman wrote: The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
Ah, Powerglides?
In reply to Moparman:
Wouldn't the issues in that respect be the dual clutch and CVTs are tuned for fuel economy and not acceleration?
Moparman wrote: The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.
Have you driven a DSG VW? That thing launches like a beast. It also will hold a gear. No unexpected upshift. It's a manual with no clutch pedal, until you stick it in D.
triumph5 wrote:Moparman wrote: The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.Ah, Powerglides?
Had a 68 Skylark in college with a 350 and a poweglide. Not that bad though as it had enough torque and wasn't a high-winder.
triumph5 wrote:Moparman wrote: The biggest issue I have with autos, dual clutch and CVT transmissions is that they suck off the line compared with manuals, especially with small displacement engines. I also hat transmissions that upshift just as the engine comes into its power band.Ah, Powerglides?
Had a 68 Skylark in college with a 350 and a poweglide. Not that bad though as it had enough torque and wasn't a high-winder.
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