What is a flare?

[dalesteraz]

Just when I thought I knew everything there is to know about trans. I see the term flare alot on here, what is a flare?

 

[gmmuscle]

My understanding is when (usually WOT), after shifting to the next gear, the RPM's jump way up for a second or 2. Scared the heck out of me after buying mine and experiencing this. Rebuilt now and no more flare.

Carl

 

[Rafs-T-Type]

From someone who has experienced it...When my car would shift 2-3 instead of it being firm it kinda slips a little between the shifts. It's not for long...maybe like .5 seconds, but I'm sure it gets worse if you don't do anything about it. I had my trans freshened up and my 3rd gear clutches looked they had seen better days.

 

[dalesteraz]

Thanks guys..fortunately I am not experiencing this, but was curious, thanks for the info

 

[TurboTGuy]

I'm not sure what it is either but i know you have to wear at least 15 pieces of it to work at Chochkies........

 

[lost2a6]

It's when the gear that is currently being used releases before the next gear engages causing the RPM's to momentary spike.

 

[theCATman]

It's when the gear that is currently being used releases before the next gear engages causing the RPM's to momentary spike.

Excellent description.

May I also add, it would feel similar to purposely slipping the clutch on a manual transmission. The RPMS jump up, but you're not accelerating fast.