Automatics with the right stall and gearing will out 60' a standard transmission every time, both with same engine. The auto with a stall gets the torque to the ground!
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88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.516 @ 126.27, 60' = 1.446
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