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Old 05-10-2011, 10:18 PM   #34
truth411

 
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Originally Posted by fielderLS3 View Post
Not sure I like the idea of an 8-speed transmission. The 6-speeds I've experienced hunt enough, and take long enough to reach the right gear when more power is needed as it is. I know there is a performance/efficiency argument, but how many more gears before they hit a point of diminishing returns?

At some point, the number of shifts (and the time those will take) to make a pass will negate the advantage of the closer ratios, and the efficiency gains won't be worth the annoyance of having a transmission that is constantly shifting.
IMVHO adding 2 more gears to your traditional Slushbox is about as useful as a pair of Tits on a bull. Now if it is uses a Wet clutch with 8 speeds then that would be awesome.
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