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Old 11-18-2008, 07:54 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by porcupinekiller View Post
Do a bit of research and you'll see I'm correct. There are always going to be exceptions to the rule. But the implimentation on 6 speed transmisions as they stand in the Camaro (and the GT500) is to add an extra overdrive gear for increased fuel economy at highway speeds. There are cases where a 6 speed would be geared with a closer ratio with only one overdrive gear for road racing or smaller engines with a narrow power band. but this is very uncommon. Manufacturers also are required to have higher overall epa's so a one or two mpg increase in a vehicle like the GT500 helps with that rating.
My only reply to this is on Stangnet the guys were .. "praying" for a 6-speed.
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