Auto vs. Manual
07-25-2005, 02:28 PM
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Auto vs. Manual
Hey Gang,
Planning on purchasing an '06 GT. However, I have a couple questions. I have to purchase an automatic so I'm wondering: How does the Auto perform vs. the Manual? Is there a huge gap in performance? Secondly, any thoughts on the auto's reliability if mod'ed?
Thanks,
Aaron
Planning on purchasing an '06 GT. However, I have a couple questions. I have to purchase an automatic so I'm wondering: How does the Auto perform vs. the Manual? Is there a huge gap in performance? Secondly, any thoughts on the auto's reliability if mod'ed?
Thanks,
Aaron
07-25-2005, 03:07 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
I'm not sure what mods your planning, but shouldn't really matter. I test drove an automatic while I was waiting for my manual. All I can say is wow, what a smooth transmission.
About the only mod you won't be able to do is the tri-ax shifter..lol.
Oh, and welcome to the forum!
About the only mod you won't be able to do is the tri-ax shifter..lol.
Oh, and welcome to the forum!
07-25-2005, 03:33 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
Mine is auto and just like any other it will rob a few more horses. A tune is neccesary in my opinion to optimize shift points, firmness, etc. It's still a blast and much better for my commute to work in traffic.
07-25-2005, 03:45 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
Here we go again. I hope this does not start yet another auto vs. manual war. Before I ordered mine I test drove both. The 5 speed auto in the 05 Mustang is excelent. With a tuner like the Diablosport Predator you can also make adjustemts to the transmision if you don't like how it behaves. Gone are the days of droppng the pan, removing the valve body, drilling holes in a seperator plate, changing springs and valves, ect.
In terms of performance, in stock form the auto is only a couple of tenths slower in the 1/4 mile than the manual and that probably has more to do with the fact that the auto equipped cars come with a 3.31 ratio where the manuals come with a 3.55 ratio.
It's really a matter of your personal preference. They are both very good.
In terms of performance, in stock form the auto is only a couple of tenths slower in the 1/4 mile than the manual and that probably has more to do with the fact that the auto equipped cars come with a 3.31 ratio where the manuals come with a 3.55 ratio.
It's really a matter of your personal preference. They are both very good.
07-25-2005, 03:57 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
ORIGINAL: 281GT
Here we go again. I hope this does not start yet another auto vs. manual war. Before I ordered mine I test drove both. The 5 speed auto in the 05 Mustang is excelent. With a tuner like the Diablosport Predator you can also make adjustemts to the transmision if you don't like how it behaves. Gone are the days of droppng the pan, removing the valve body, drilling holes in a seperator plate, changing springs and valves, ect.
In terms of performance, in stock form the auto is only a couple of tenths slower in the 1/4 mile than the manual and that probably has more to do with the fact that the auto equipped cars come with a 3.31 ratio where the manuals come with a 3.55 ratio.
It's really a matter of your personal preference. They are both very good.
Here we go again. I hope this does not start yet another auto vs. manual war. Before I ordered mine I test drove both. The 5 speed auto in the 05 Mustang is excelent. With a tuner like the Diablosport Predator you can also make adjustemts to the transmision if you don't like how it behaves. Gone are the days of droppng the pan, removing the valve body, drilling holes in a seperator plate, changing springs and valves, ect.
In terms of performance, in stock form the auto is only a couple of tenths slower in the 1/4 mile than the manual and that probably has more to do with the fact that the auto equipped cars come with a 3.31 ratio where the manuals come with a 3.55 ratio.
It's really a matter of your personal preference. They are both very good.
07-25-2005, 04:57 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
Welcome to the Forums. I was the one who started the manual vs. automatic war DROCKOFTX was reffering to. It has good information https://mustangforums.com/m_535525/tm.htm... personally i drive an automatic because its more convienant in Houston. lots of traffic. However Auto is more expensive, less horsepower, and according to many not as fun to drive. It obviously is less stressful when your sitting in traffic. I have heard that the automatic is just as fast as the manual because the automatic shifts faster. Another thing ive heard is that the automatic cant handle as much horsepower as manual if you plan on doing aftermarket mods. I am no expert but i can assure you, you will be happy whichever way you go. Both are great.
07-25-2005, 06:19 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
Didn't mean to bring up a sore subject. 
It's just that I'm only able to drive automatics and assumed all the performance results shown in magazines would be with the manual to "improve" the numbers. Just wanted some real world feedback. Thanks again all.
It's just that I'm only able to drive automatics and assumed all the performance results shown in magazines would be with the manual to "improve" the numbers. Just wanted some real world feedback. Thanks again all.
07-25-2005, 09:19 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
Well automatics are nicer if you have a lot of stop and go traffic. or if you're one of those horrible people that likes to eat, talk on the cell phone, and comb your hair all at the same time while driving. But this is a sports car, so manuals just make it that much more fun.
07-25-2005, 09:27 PM
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RE: Auto vs. Manual
wtf? Autos can handle MORE HP, not less.
They are def. easier, but also less fun.
I'd rathe rhave an auto 80% of the time I'm in my car.... It's only that 20% that you go, damn, I wish I had a manual.
They are def. easier, but also less fun.
I'd rathe rhave an auto 80% of the time I'm in my car.... It's only that 20% that you go, damn, I wish I had a manual.