Automatic vs manual

Mustang_289 · 06-10-2005, 05:59 AM

We'll have about 650 RWHP in our 88GT, need to upgrade clutch and trans as it won't hold the power. Several people I've talked to said, go automatic, less problems with setup, manual you'll just keep breaking stuff with that amount of power. So that leads me to the question:

Automatic vs manual at the track with 650 RWHP?

Jeff Chambers · 06-10-2005, 06:32 AM

Unless you go clutchless on the manual, like a G-Force GF5R, a good C4/AOD/PG will be quicker with that kind of power. You'll break less parts as well since the autos hit the tires much softer than a manual.

~The Jester~ · 06-11-2005, 08:21 AM

Jeff is 100% right, but I'm a diehard "STICKhead". So I vote standard tranny. Lots of guys are running a clutch in Pure Street/Real Street with no problems. Granted there are more auto's and clutchless systems than there are clutches, but there are guys still rowing gears out there, and doing well.

I got hooked up with Walt down at Pro Motion Powertrains in Florida. He's extremely knowledgable (spelling?) and HE talks to you on the phone, not one of his workers. Anyways, I'm running a faceplate pro shifted TKO with one of Walts kevlar clutches, and his pressure plate.

Anyways, I'll be less consistant than the autos, and I'll be harder on axles and equipment. But I like shifting my gears.

Like I said, Jeff is absolutely on the money. But I think it's all personal preferance. If you want to stay with the stick shift, there ARE ways to get it done.

Good luck, let us know what you decide to go with!

06-10-2005, 05:59 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Automatic vs manual We'll have about 650 RWHP in our 88GT, need to upgrade clutch and trans as it won't hold the power. Several people I've talked to said, go automatic, less problems with setup, manual you'll just keep breaking stuff with that amount of power. So that leads me to the question: Automatic vs manual at the track with 650 RWHP?

06-10-2005, 06:32 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Automatic vs manual Unless you go clutchless on the manual, like a G-Force GF5R, a good C4/AOD/PG will be quicker with that kind of power. You'll break less parts as well since the autos hit the tires much softer than a manual. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

06-11-2005, 08:21 AM	#3
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Automatic vs manual Jeff is 100% right, but I'm a diehard "STICKhead". So I vote standard tranny. Lots of guys are running a clutch in Pure Street/Real Street with no problems. Granted there are more auto's and clutchless systems than there are clutches, but there are guys still rowing gears out there, and doing well. I got hooked up with Walt down at Pro Motion Powertrains in Florida. He's extremely knowledgable (spelling?) and HE talks to you on the phone, not one of his workers. Anyways, I'm running a faceplate pro shifted TKO with one of Walts kevlar clutches, and his pressure plate. Anyways, I'll be less consistant than the autos, and I'll be harder on axles and equipment. But I like shifting my gears. Like I said, Jeff is absolutely on the money. But I think it's all personal preferance. If you want to stay with the stick shift, there ARE ways to get it done. Good luck, let us know what you decide to go with! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

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