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Is it bad to autox with an auto tranny? It's the only car I have, 98 mystique. I'm wondering if I would run into any problems autoxing an auto because I heard that some people who autox auto tranny, transmissions screw up and especially the torque converter. What do you guys think?
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Well, I don't know specific stories, but you have to think that racing would put more stress on the driveline. If the ATX is a weak link, well, there you have it.
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
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I autocrossed an Olds Cutlass with an ATX and had a blast. Never had any mechanical problems because of it but the Olds transaxle isn't as fragile as the Ford evidently. Tough call.
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It's no big deal, chances are you'll hold it in 2nd gear most of the time anyway.
Pacific Green '96 Contour LX V6
â??98 GTP, light mods, 14.66/94
Calypso Green '92 Mustang LX coupe, 13.56/101
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For best results upgrade the trans to ensure longevity.
Trans cooler, shift kit, chip, good fluid (changed often).
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Might be an advantage, you can keep both hands on the wheel at all times.
If it's a small, tight track, do like was mentioned earlier and keep it in 2nd gear.
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alright, sounds good because it's the only car i have and i want to autox this year. Well if the tranny goes, at least that's a good reason to buy a miata.  god i love that car.
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The Mazda Rev-It-Up Challenge cars (at least the Sixes) were all ATX, and that's exactly what they said to do...get it into second by the first turn and leave it there, although I do wish I'd managed to hit first gear coming out of the last turn when I got a little slow.
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I think staying in second only works for duratecs. With a zetec, there is almost certainly atleast one or two places on the course that require first. Having an auto was the most frustrating thing when I auto-x'd.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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