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How do u keep aw4 in first

Old 09-23-2016, 01:34 AM
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I know u can put a switch or switches in to manually keep it in first and or second gear,also the tq converter...help please

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When in 1-2 it should stay in first up until ~4k rpms. Does yours?
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Cruiser thanks for that link didn't know about that.
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Mine shifts like it should but is annoying as hell and would love to hold a single gear like a normal auto trans
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Originally Posted by oldcelicaracer
Mine shifts like it should but is annoying as hell and would love to hold a single gear like a normal auto trans
Did you read Post 7 in the link I posted?
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This for a 89.
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Or you can buy http://www.radesignsproducts.com/rail-controller.html
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Wow! $100?
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The OP should be done with his mod and driving it by now. Great contributions in this thread!!!
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Actually been fighting with a cheap a$& power steering pump...thanks for all the great info guys
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Originally Posted by oldcelicaracer
Actually been fighting with a cheap a$& power steering pump...thanks for all the great info guys
Lame excuse......LOL.
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Lol,well it's true and I like the switch setup the late available but will do my own switch setup up for the time being...I appreciate all the help fellas
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