8 speed review in Corvette relating to the Denali

[Daunntlessone]

I certainly understand that the Corvette is a different platform, yet the engine/transmission will be very similar for the Denali. As such I think this review has merit in a real world example of what the change from the 6 speed to the 8 speed can accomplish.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/08/20/2015-corvette-8-speed-transmission/14352021/

 

[motorwerks]

I can't wait! As mentioned in the article, words like "faster", "seamless", "durable", "economical" describe the 8-speed

Words like "old", "hunting", "disintegrate" describe the 6-speed

 

[Daunntlessone]

http://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/eight-speed-automatic-must-fast-chevy-claims/

 

[George C]

I can't wait! As mentioned in the article, words like "faster", "seamless", "durable", "economical" describe the 8-speed

Words like "old", "hunting", "disintegrate" describe the 6-speed

Let's be fair and objective.
The reality is this..
Transmission behavior is a program chosen by GM's engine and transmission calibrators, and not a voluntary act by the transmission itself. Hunting, and lazy shifts can be eliminated by programming, which is available through aftermarket tuners.
My wife's 6 speed is absolutely horrible. Hunts, big gaps in shifts, and bad response when flooring the gas pedal. All of which is instantly correctable with a different tune. The problem is that a more aggressive program will result in more jolting in shifts. For my wife, the factory settings are fine, but I couldn't drive it as a daily driver set up that way. My truck shifts hard and crisp, and it like it that way.

The 8 speed allows more aggressive shifting that is less noticeable to grandma and grandpa. It's going to feel much better to everyone.

 

[Daunntlessone]

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/08...ed-automatic-shifts-like-a-rifle-first-drive/