dumb question about auto trannys
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dumb question about auto trannys
Having just read about the torque converter I'm left wondering - do automatic transmissions even have gearboxes like a manual does?
I'm getting the impression that the torque converter does the whole thing.
I'm getting the impression that the torque converter does the whole thing.
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There are gears in an automatic transmission.
There is MUCH more info on that here:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automa...ansmission.htm
There is MUCH more info on that here:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automa...ansmission.htm
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funny thing is the auto companies are starting to move over to a auto trans that really is a stick shift type with clutch packs moveing the sliders inside to shift the gears. in combo with the convertor so you can stop and excell. and not feel the shift.
this dose away with the planitary gear sets and allows more hp to be used up front.
it's very big with the cars from japan and germany right now useing the jatco type trans. and is surely going to catch on here soon also if not already.
this dose away with the planitary gear sets and allows more hp to be used up front.
it's very big with the cars from japan and germany right now useing the jatco type trans. and is surely going to catch on here soon also if not already.
