Thanks to all for the responses. Now I know why I can't seem to get any power out of my 5th gear unless I am already doing 70-75 (lower rpms, no HP or torque...) Achille Riviello acriviel@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu 83 4000s, 200+k miles, 96 A4Q, 482 miles, HK USP45, HK P7M13 HK P7 PSP (new acquisition) "In a world of compromise, some don't"--HK