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Originally Posted by oldsinner111
Having torn down some trans in my day,is base my assumption on the fact that transverse engine?trans combos don't have the width for plates and clutches.Compare a turbo 400 clutch pak to any transaxle automatic.It's short on clutches for one thing,and clutches wear.Second heat is the killer of all transmissions,underhood temps soar.With every automatic I've owned I always add another trans cooler.It was standard thing in the 70's when you order a trailer package for your car.
Front wheel drive is good for snow,but for lasting trans,I'll stick with a 3 best 4 good or 5 speed auto,with the engine and trans where it should be.
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You sound exactly like the individuals who argued that mounting an engine sideways in an engine bay would create cooling issues. Or the others who argued that nothing good could come from the concept of calipers and rotors.