[V8] Sport/Economy mode question

[DasWolfen at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/26/04 7:27:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
QuickAudi at aol.com writes:

> I was under the impression that little switch in the center console of the 
> V8 autos was a transmission adjustment only, i.e., increase shift points and 
> hold a lower gear longer.  For that reason, I have just been leaving the car 
> in economy and holding my foot to the floor when accelerating.  The reason I 
> ask is it feels like it wants to run more when in sport mode.  Probably my 
> imagination.  Anyway, it is a transmission thing only, right?
> 

Not your imagination......

 The key is the lockup torque convertor, when in sport mode it doesnt lock up 
in 3rd at all and not till very late in 4th. Allows the engine to wind up 
much quicker.