Kick down rod for automatic tranny

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Kick down rod for automatic tranny

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What the heck is it and what does it do?
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it is a linkage rod that goes from the carburetor to the trans that downshifts when you stomp on the gas so you dont have to shift at the column.
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you can ford a river or stream and get to the other side, if you dodge it you will not, and if you drive a chevy to the levee it will run dry and the music will die.
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That's intersting. I guess I'm going to need one of those.
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It's not mandatory, but if you want that auto down shift under acceleration then you'll want it.
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what engine and trans?
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I'm looking to put a C4 on my I-6 300.
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i bet that will be a rare rod to find.
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