i was wondering if it makes a difference if you shift thru the gears with an aode if you get goin any faster and if it shifts better.. or just let it in "drive"?

 

i would just kick over the OD and let it shift.. gonna be the fastest..

 

+1

you cant shift faster then the computer can, expesially with a good tune or shift kit

 

i've got a shiftkit and a tuner, and i have slips to prove that my car shifts much faster manually

 

The correct answer is "all of the above"

A stock stang will probably shift itself (stick in D & enjoy the ride) just as quick as you could shift it manually.

But an auto modded with a shiftkit/tuner will probably be more responsive to you shifting it yourself. In fact, you might want to get a ratchet shifter for such a combo if you race a lot.

 

I have an auto with 3.73 gears and shift kit and I no first hand that shifting my 95 5.0 is quicker than leaving it in drive. When I manually shift it, I can scratch 2nd, leave it in drive and it doesnt. At the track- I was 4 tenths quicker or so shifting manually, but I wouldnt base it on that.