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The Griner is a low band apply(LBA) valve body. My only experience is with the TA non low band apply vb. I never downshift when i slow down. I've heard that a LBA vb will jerk when shifted into first while moving. Again, no experience with the LBA type. Obviously if you slow down and then need to accelerate from a low speed, you may want to downshift. I will sometimes take off in second when driving in ice and snow. Otherwise it's not a good idea, due to converter slippage and heat.




yes..down shifting into 1st with a LBA valve body will cause the engine rpm to go up...and transmission will be braking or slowing the car...


Tony

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