Re: Towing With V8 (was: Boating with an S4)

[Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net>]

> Also, say what you will about American car manufacturers, but they do
> automatics very well(makes sense since most lazy Americans drive them).
> Autocratics are better for towing since they multiply the torque and give
> smoother takeoffs from idle. 

Just watch out for the torque converter overheating because it is not a
locking type and then wait for the tranny to fry because there is no
temp gauge on it. BTST. To tow serious weight with an auto, it has to be
set up for it.
Wolff
BTW, the BTST was with a '97 Dodge ram extra cab long bed dually. The
thing looks like it will pull a house, but looks can be deceiving.
Nothing wrong with the motor though. (Cummins)