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Old 01-27-2008, 11:42 PM   #14 (permalink)
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In an a/t the ECU/s prevent excessive load when cold by revving higher, which limits the peak force on the rings as well as heating them up faster via friction losses than if it shifted like normal with higher peak cylinder pressure and lower load. Seems to be significant compared to the m/t driver who short shifts IMO. Clearly not the be all end all, but something...
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