auto vs. manual
10-06-2006, 05:30 PM
#21
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RE: auto vs. manual
ORIGINAL: Quick Shot xMLx
I thought Torque=Stall Converter
ORIGINAL: 06mustang88
dude swapping into an 5 or 6 speed tranny is a huuuuge job. not only would it cost tons and tons of money in labor, you have to find someone to do it and that is just about as hard as coming up with the 4 grand to do it.
what you should do instead is build up your automatic tranny. get a shift kit, torque converter and a trans cooler. maybe a stall converter if you want one too. after that, you're tranny will be better than a 5 speed. the only downfall is the fun factor that you lose with having the auto
dude swapping into an 5 or 6 speed tranny is a huuuuge job. not only would it cost tons and tons of money in labor, you have to find someone to do it and that is just about as hard as coming up with the 4 grand to do it.
what you should do instead is build up your automatic tranny. get a shift kit, torque converter and a trans cooler. maybe a stall converter if you want one too. after that, you're tranny will be better than a 5 speed. the only downfall is the fun factor that you lose with having the auto
what does a shift kit do to the transmission and what does a high stall torque converter change?
A torque converter/Stall (high stall torque converter) increases the rpm at which the convertor enages. Effectively giving you a higher rpm at launch. Anyone who has ever raced an auto know it sucks ***** launching at 1800-2100rpms. [:'(][:@] But with a mild stall (2600-3000) you can get your car higher in the powerband on the launch which = faster ET's. Couple that with a nice shift kit, and a set of gears and you've got a manual eater. If you're gonna install any of that stuff, spend the extra 80-120 bucks on a tranny cooler to make sure it lasts.
10-06-2006, 05:37 PM
#22
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RE: auto vs. manual
kind of off topic but when you launch with an auto do you neutral drop (which ive heard are not good) or do you hold the brake and press the gas until the car wants to spin the tires and then let off the brake to go?
10-06-2006, 05:47 PM
#23
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RE: auto vs. manual
ok i didn't read everyones posts here but i saw he said something about this is his first car so he don't wanna sell it...so if you are realy that much for increasing your time by buying a whole new transmission...why'd you get the auto in the first place?? just put a shift kit n stall converter on your auto and you'll be good i believe
10-06-2006, 08:51 PM
#28
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RE: auto vs. manual
kind of off topic but when you launch with an auto do you neutral drop (which ive heard are not good) or do you hold the brake and press the gas until the car wants to spin the tires and then let off the brake to go?
10-08-2006, 12:36 AM
#29
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RE: auto vs. manual
ORIGINAL: Arie K
"stick>auto x5 billion
my .02 on this subject."
Easy there Paul Walker.
"stick>auto x5 billion
my .02 on this subject."
Easy there Paul Walker.
