to overdrive or not to overdrive.

tristang · 04-01-2008, 09:59 PM

that is the question. so i dont know how the post 98 stangs are but i cant decide if i should be in over drive or not. and for that matter witch is faster. OD is always on unless i actually push the button and turn it off. its is on when i start the car. i just wondered witch i should be driving in and witch will be faster. from all i can tell the shifts are just harder when its not on.

Dream · 04-01-2008, 10:03 PM

o/d is like ur gas saving gear when ur on the highway....its like being in 3rd gear when u should b in 4th. yes ull b faster, but top speed will drop significantly

tristang · 04-01-2008, 10:15 PM

witch way will be faster? i didnt catch that.

and im looking at pick up too.

Dream · 04-01-2008, 10:21 PM

od is quicker pick up. wont have any difference on ur launches though...1st gear is 1st gear

od will be slower in the long run... i think u got a governer at 180 am i correct? od will take u to like 160 then u red line

Dream · 04-01-2008, 10:21 PM

sry i said 180....im canadian...duno the miles per hour

tristang · 04-01-2008, 10:53 PM

yeah i was a little confused my spedo only goes to 120. thanks for the info man. yeah ive been testing it either way but couldnot find a huge difference. haha

spike_africa · 04-02-2008, 05:58 AM

The only time you turn off O/D is when racing etc... as you dont want to go into 4th gear at WOT. Otherwise leave it alone it doesnt make your car faster by turning off 4th gear.

tristang · 04-02-2008, 11:27 AM

WOT? sorry im noob

Wombozi17 · 04-02-2008, 11:35 AM

WOT= wide open throttle

tsumi88 · 04-02-2008, 11:36 AM

wide open throttle

tsumi88 · 04-02-2008, 11:37 AM

CRAP, i have to stop loading all windows then going down the line.... i get beat all to often!!!

Steven_s86 · 04-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Its been proven that racing with OD off wil slow you down and your times. Yes it does go into a higher rpm but after a certain RPM range you start to lose power. The CPU controls when/how/why the tranny should shift. Your CPU knows when its at WOT so it tells the tranny to shift at a different point and a different firmness. Best way to fix any auto tranny problems is buy a shift kit, or a tuner/chip.

*JackThe Ripper* · 04-02-2008, 01:45 PM

i normally leave OD off when driving around the city 0-45mph traffic, if i hit the highway or any road constantly 50 and over i put it on.

Being in the lower gear makes the car a bit punchier because when stomping on it you dont have to wait for it to downshift.

*03gtmustang* · 04-02-2008, 02:21 PM

Letting the car shift into OD at full throttle is not only slower, but terrible for the tranny.

Uneed2Douche · 04-02-2008, 03:52 PM

i only turn mine off in the city or racing light to light

04-01-2008, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
tristang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 408	to overdrive or not to overdrive. that is the question. so i dont know how the post 98 stangs are but i cant decide if i should be in over drive or not. and for that matter witch is faster. OD is always on unless i actually push the button and turn it off. its is on when i start the car. i just wondered witch i should be driving in and witch will be faster. from all i can tell the shifts are just harder when its not on. __________________ its a work in progress

04-01-2008, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
tristang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 408	witch way will be faster? i didnt catch that. and im looking at pick up too. __________________ its a work in progress

04-01-2008, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
tristang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 408	yeah i was a little confused my spedo only goes to 120. thanks for the info man. yeah ive been testing it either way but couldnot find a huge difference. haha __________________ its a work in progress

04-02-2008, 05:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,425	The only time you turn off O/D is when racing etc... as you dont want to go into 4th gear at WOT. Otherwise leave it alone it doesnt make your car faster by turning off 4th gear. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

04-02-2008, 11:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
tristang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 408	WOT? sorry im noob __________________ its a work in progress

04-01-2008, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dream Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 778	o/d is like ur gas saving gear when ur on the highway....its like being in 3rd gear when u should b in 4th. yes ull b faster, but top speed will drop significantly

04-01-2008, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dream Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 778	od is quicker pick up. wont have any difference on ur launches though...1st gear is 1st gear od will be slower in the long run... i think u got a governer at 180 am i correct? od will take u to like 160 then u red line

04-01-2008, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dream Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 778	sry i said 180....im canadian...duno the miles per hour

04-02-2008, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wombozi17 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake in the Hills, IL Posts: 493	WOT= wide open throttle __________________

04-02-2008, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
tsumi88 THE ONLY DARK GREEN VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: denver Posts: 467	wide open throttle __________________ -Paul "I can make computers survive aquatic conditions" Flowbots- handlebars 99 V6 vert AT CAI noob

04-02-2008, 11:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
tsumi88 THE ONLY DARK GREEN VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: denver Posts: 467	CRAP, i have to stop loading all windows then going down the line.... i get beat all to often!!! __________________ -Paul "I can make computers survive aquatic conditions" Flowbots- handlebars 99 V6 vert AT CAI noob

04-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Steven_s86 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 35	Its been proven that racing with OD off wil slow you down and your times. Yes it does go into a higher rpm but after a certain RPM range you start to lose power. The CPU controls when/how/why the tranny should shift. Your CPU knows when its at WOT so it tells the tranny to shift at a different point and a different firmness. Best way to fix any auto tranny problems is buy a shift kit, or a tuner/chip. __________________ Steven Schildt My Swap 3.8L v6 to 4.6L SOHC V8 (DEAD) 5.6L SOHC v8 Running

04-02-2008, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,247	Letting the car shift into OD at full throttle is not only slower, but terrible for the tranny. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

04-02-2008, 03:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Uneed2Douche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallastown PA Posts: 125	i only turn mine off in the city or racing light to light __________________ 2004 3.9 V6 CAI 18" rims 35% tint

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