I need OPINIONS!!!

todd95GT · 09-07-2001, 01:38 AM

Depends...if you are just building a street car, manuals are fun. For a heavier emphasis on track duty, I would go with an auto. My 11 second Chevelle had a TH350, A-1 low gear set, billet flexplate, 4000 stall 10" converter, transbrake, and a Quarter Stick shifter. For drag racing purposes, it was consistent with each pass. When that transbrake is released, it feels like your getting rearended by a bulldozer going 50mph. I'm not experienced with drag racing a 5-speed though I'm very good at driving one under normal or street racing conditions. I just can't seem to get used to having my right foot on the brake and gas at the same time. I just ride the clutch and ease the gas down simultaneously. I'm killing my ET's a bit by doing it but it's easier to me. Anyway, just my opinion, it doesn't sound like you're really building a drag car though, so stick with the stick.

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Todd
1995GT Cobra look-alike
pulleys; Flowmaster cat-back; 65mm TB; Cobra R's, front, and wing; FMS aluminum driveshaft, Mac off-road H pipe
e-mail: todd5874@bellsouth.net

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09-07-2001, 01:38 AM	#4
todd95GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Posts: 191	Depends...if you are just building a street car, manuals are fun. For a heavier emphasis on track duty, I would go with an auto. My 11 second Chevelle had a TH350, A-1 low gear set, billet flexplate, 4000 stall 10" converter, transbrake, and a Quarter Stick shifter. For drag racing purposes, it was consistent with each pass. When that transbrake is released, it feels like your getting rearended by a bulldozer going 50mph. I'm not experienced with drag racing a 5-speed though I'm very good at driving one under normal or street racing conditions. I just can't seem to get used to having my right foot on the brake and gas at the same time. I just ride the clutch and ease the gas down simultaneously. I'm killing my ET's a bit by doing it but it's easier to me. Anyway, just my opinion, it doesn't sound like you're really building a drag car though, so stick with the stick. ------------------ Todd 1995GT Cobra look-alike pulleys; Flowmaster cat-back; 65mm TB; Cobra R's, front, and wing; FMS aluminum driveshaft, Mac off-road H pipe e-mail: todd5874@bellsouth.net [This message has been edited by todd95GT (edited 09-07-2001).]