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Hard on auto tranny to shift it manually?

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#1 ·
If you manually shift the 47RE from 1st to 2nd to 3rd, etc... Is it bad for it?

I've noticed when I'm driving and manually shift from 1st to 2nd, it hits 2nd gear pretty hard... like a CLUNK.
 
#3 ·
lol.. I've had both. Kinda prefer the auto for everyday driving but having full control of your machine is a feeling that's hard to beat.

Reason I ask is because I'm thinking about getting a ratchet style shifter so I can manually shift. I guess it's not really a clunk sound, but it's def a harder shift.
 
#7 ·
Not good for it, especially if you have a shift kit. I know I'm super sweet and have burned up a low and reverse band, then ruined the l/r drum. I liked to hear the crackle of the pipes by down shifting to slow down. Not cheap to fix either, call a and a transmissions out of Indiana I'm %100 sure Rick can steer you in the right direction.
 
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