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Can the w58 repeatedly withstand the torque from powershifting? Does anyone do it on a regular basis? I know trannies will blow when powershifted with a v8 too often...but the 22re in my truck hasn't hurt its w56 yet, and that's a torquey little motor (nothing compared to a v8, but still).
My friend just bought an 82 5.0 mustang (t-tops, no less), and I'm still paying off my new 85 mkII...there's been a lot of benchracing type discussion about the two cars so far, and I know the competition will be there once we get them both on the road. I'm curious as to how hard I can push my supra (even though I don't really want to, I've already fallen in love with it, and won't beat on it like I do in my truck).
I suppose I may not even bother powershifting, even viewing the edge it might give me, as I know he won't. The 180k miles on the tranny warrants a bit of extra care...
A driveline unrelated question though: has anyone driven an early 157 hp rated 5.0 before? You know that really HARD pull it exhibits, the reason a headrest is required? I'd kinda like to know if my supra will do that...I haven't driven it yet as I bought it without a clutch. I figure it's just the monstrous torque rating the v8 provides, but maybe...
My friend just bought an 82 5.0 mustang (t-tops, no less), and I'm still paying off my new 85 mkII...there's been a lot of benchracing type discussion about the two cars so far, and I know the competition will be there once we get them both on the road. I'm curious as to how hard I can push my supra (even though I don't really want to, I've already fallen in love with it, and won't beat on it like I do in my truck).
I suppose I may not even bother powershifting, even viewing the edge it might give me, as I know he won't. The 180k miles on the tranny warrants a bit of extra care...
A driveline unrelated question though: has anyone driven an early 157 hp rated 5.0 before? You know that really HARD pull it exhibits, the reason a headrest is required? I'd kinda like to know if my supra will do that...I haven't driven it yet as I bought it without a clutch. I figure it's just the monstrous torque rating the v8 provides, but maybe...