Her99GT
07-06-2001, 07:55 PM
Could someone please explain to me why or if a manual is faster that an automatic? I have a '99 GT and I thought I had read somewhere that the '99 and up automatic stangs could hold there own with manuals?
Thanks, Beth
tireburner163
07-07-2001, 12:44 AM
The converter on the auto eats up a lot more power than the manuals clutch does. 99+ auto are still slower that sticks
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Mercury
07-07-2001, 01:08 AM
The torque convertor eats up power because there is slipage. In automatics, there is not direct link between the engine and transmissions mechanical parts. The power loss in a Auto is substantionally higher due to the slippage that occurs in the Torque convertor.
To explain it easily, the torque convertor has one part that is connected to the engine, and another part connected to the tranny. The Turbine (Torque convertor part connected to teh engine) flings tranny fluid against the vanes of the part connected to the tranny, the force of the fluid hitting the part causes it to turn, there by giving you motion. http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif
In a manual tranny, there is a direct link between the engine and tranny, and no slipage (as long as your clutch assembly isnt screwed). You still get power loss in a manual tranny, but its because of directional force, ie like the rear axle where the force has to make a 90 Degree turn.
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