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Old 08-02-2022, 05:12 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by KingLT1 View Post
It's because there is a lack of tuning parameters in the TCM combined with the lack of upgradeable parts. The TCM file for a A10 is generic as it gets. There is more adjustability in a 4l60e file from 20 years ago. And for 1/4 mile racing, you don't need all of those gears with a power adder car. If it was a NA build screaming to 10k rpm, then you could make a case for needing 5 gears in the 1/4mile.
See NHRA Pro Stock 5 speed manual. And, if I'm not mistaken, the Pro Mod class runs two to five speed autos and manuals with a gobs of hp. One of the top Pro Mod guys uses a three speed auto.
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