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money shift

Authentic mechanics term for costly transmission error

Usually only happens in a car with a manual transmission- A money shift is an accidental, far too aggressive down-shift, in which the engine performs the biggest red-line you've ever seen. It's referred to as a money shift, because it usually results in money coming out of your pocket for a new head, pistons etc.

My buddy Erin was doin around 65 mph when he accidentally hit second gear, money shifting his way to a new engine.

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