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    what is the fastest speed that i can go to get a drop into first.....

    i was thinking it was 35 but it only does it below 30, Does that sound right?
    -2000 GTP - 332/426
    -94 GTP - Stock, But needs new:
    Door, Steeringwheel, fender, windshield and window for new door, and power steering line.

  • #2
    Since its a 94 .. I take it is an AUTO ?
    New member of 200,000 mile club as of May 16, 2005

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    • #3
      yep auto.....

      seems like
      30 or below it will go to first 31-50 stays in 3rd.....50-55 drops to 2nd 56+ stays in 3rd
      -2000 GTP - 332/426
      -94 GTP - Stock, But needs new:
      Door, Steeringwheel, fender, windshield and window for new door, and power steering line.

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      • #4
        my brothers 91 gtp will downshift to first at 60km/h, it will basically redline quickly then shift, kinda pointless but i tihnk it helps a bit and sounds and feels cool.

        Jake
        GM Goodwrench Tech - GM Certified

        1991 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - 3.4L DOHC , 5 Speed Manual Transmission , Turbonetics 62mm turbo, Turbonectics Evolution Wastegate , Turbonetics Raptor BOV , Large Front Mount Intercooler , AEM Methanol Injection , Car is running at 11PSI currently with methanol injection.

        Runs 13.4 In the 1/4 with a 3 second 60 foot

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        • #5
          you can go 100mph and drop it into first gear, and if the computer is working correctly, it WILL NOT shift you into first gear until you reach a safe speed. While i do not reccomend going this fast and trying it, i have down shifted into first at around 45mph, and it goes to the lowest possible gear(usually 2nd) and when it slows down enough(30-40mph) it will downshift into first.


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          • #6
            my car does that, dooing 40 put it in first goes to 2nd and as soon as i hit 35 it drops to first....But why will it not go into first as soon as i get on it from a 31-35 roll?
            -2000 GTP - 332/426
            -94 GTP - Stock, But needs new:
            Door, Steeringwheel, fender, windshield and window for new door, and power steering line.

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            • #7
              Becuase it's kinda pointless to down shift into a gear that you'll only be in for very short time, then up shift again. It's probably slower to do that also.
              -Sean
              99 Regal GS L67 / 4T65E-HD
              91 Cutlass Supreme International - 3.4 DOHC/ 5 Speed - SOLD - I still love LQ1s!

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