Can i rev in Neutral then throw into Drive?

PrObLy · 09-29-2009, 06:02 PM

Bad idea, as everyone else has already mentioned.

I'll tell you all a little story for educational purposes (at the expense of my own embarrassment):

When I was 16 I revved up my '94 Regal GS a bit in neutral and let her rip. First and last time I ever did that. Luckily, I only snapped the passenger side drive axle in half and was able to pick up a rebuilt one for about $70. That transmission must be some sort of beast, as the axle was at least a half or 3/4" thick and was sheared right off, but the trans never skipped a beat.

Nine years and 60,000 miles or so later, she's still my daily "beater" and runs great. Transmission is still smooth as butter.

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09-29-2009, 06:02 PM	#33 (permalink)
PrObLy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orland Park Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Bad idea, as everyone else has already mentioned. I'll tell you all a little story for educational purposes (at the expense of my own embarrassment): When I was 16 I revved up my '94 Regal GS a bit in neutral and let her rip. First and last time I ever did that. Luckily, I only snapped the passenger side drive axle in half and was able to pick up a rebuilt one for about $70. That transmission must be some sort of beast, as the axle was at least a half or 3/4" thick and was sheared right off, but the trans never skipped a beat. Nine years and 60,000 miles or so later, she's still my daily "beater" and runs great. Transmission is still smooth as butter.