Auto or Stick

saleen50 · 08-19-2005, 10:31 PM

Hey I was wondering because i havent decided if i wanna go auto or stick.... I was readin about the auto if u drop the 4.10 and a torque converter or somethign like that it will be faster than a 5speed....but then stick is more fun to drive... will a stick be faster than auto or not?!?!?. is there any other gears than 4.10 or the 4.10's are the best for auto cause ima daily driver if i was to drop bigger will it **** up my car?...... And i seen headers only for stick is there headers for auto?... Can all you guys help me out thanks alot

dannyb785 · 08-19-2005, 10:34 PM

a stock stick, with a good driver, will beat a stock auto. With that said, if you suck at launching and shifting, and auto will kick u in the butt. However, since the stick is better in the beginning, any mod you give a stick, if u give the auto the same exact one, the stick will always be better. But yes, torque converter and better tranny can very well cancel out any disadvatages it previously had.

My preference...stick...just funner to drive

*madmatt* · 08-20-2005, 06:28 AM

If you have a bracket racing car or a 700 hp car, there is nothing better than a well built automatic. If not, Id say stick with the 5 speed.

*4.6 Love* · 08-20-2005, 08:23 AM

An auto is alot more consistant as far as timeslips and tend to break alot less then manuals! I have a 5-speed and absolutely love it!

*03gtmustang* · 08-20-2005, 07:01 PM

The auto is more reliable, consistant, stronger, and has far less problems then the 5 speeds. If you want to drag your car often and run 10 or 11's then Id say get the auto. Otherwise just get the stick and learn how to drive it.

ModMotorRacer · 08-20-2005, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

The auto is more reliable, consistant, stronger, and has far less problems then the 5 speeds. If you want to drag your car often and run 10 or 11's then Id say get the auto. Otherwise just get the stick and learn how to drive it.

Great points Dan. I would also add the fact that you won't break axles, gears,axle tubes, etc etc with an auto without a transbrake.

Adam

PureStang · 08-20-2005, 08:58 PM

just get stick...its fun to drive when u have fairly open road...but traffic sux...so if ur in the city or want a very fast time car....auto....if u are in suburbs..manual is the way to go.....n dont worry about really breaking things.....i takes alot of wear to really break something...unless u really suck at life and driving manual

*03gtmustang* · 08-21-2005, 12:04 AM

It doesnt take a lot of wear to brake anything in the rear end. Try some 4k+ launches with et streets or slicks. I could launch my car with a 3500 stall and stock axles, posi all day long without braking anything. 5 speeds launch a lot harder then autos do.

silvergt · 08-21-2005, 11:55 AM

5 speeds are alot more fun and if thats a major factor for making your decision id say go with a manual, i got an auto because i got a good deal on the car but after a while i really wish i got a 5 speed.

2000silvergt · 08-23-2005, 08:11 AM

I have an auto but wish it was a stick more than once...

08-24-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000silvergt

I have an auto but wish it was a stick more than once...

Yeah... i hear ya.

*03gtmustang* · 08-24-2005, 07:37 PM

I love my auto, wouldnt trade it in for a stick any day. Ill like it even more once I get the converter fixed and run a 12.5 na.

fallstar · 08-26-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000silvergt

I have an auto but wish it was a stick more than once...

More than once I've wished I had an auto, especially in stop and go traffic. I think I would still miss stick for motorsports though. It's just fun to shift.

08-19-2005, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
saleen50 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 83	Auto or Stick Hey I was wondering because i havent decided if i wanna go auto or stick.... I was readin about the auto if u drop the 4.10 and a torque converter or somethign like that it will be faster than a 5speed....but then stick is more fun to drive... will a stick be faster than auto or not?!?!?. is there any other gears than 4.10 or the 4.10's are the best for auto cause ima daily driver if i was to drop bigger will it **** up my car?...... And i seen headers only for stick is there headers for auto?... Can all you guys help me out thanks alot

08-20-2005, 06:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	If you have a bracket racing car or a 700 hp car, there is nothing better than a well built automatic. If not, Id say stick with the 5 speed. __________________ RPMPlanets

08-20-2005, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,154	An auto is alot more consistant as far as timeslips and tend to break alot less then manuals! I have a 5-speed and absolutely love it! __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

08-20-2005, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,247	The auto is more reliable, consistant, stronger, and has far less problems then the 5 speeds. If you want to drag your car often and run 10 or 11's then Id say get the auto. Otherwise just get the stick and learn how to drive it. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

08-20-2005, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,958	just get stick...its fun to drive when u have fairly open road...but traffic sux...so if ur in the city or want a very fast time car....auto....if u are in suburbs..manual is the way to go.....n dont worry about really breaking things.....i takes alot of wear to really break something...unless u really suck at life and driving manual __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

08-19-2005, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	a stock stick, with a good driver, will beat a stock auto. With that said, if you suck at launching and shifting, and auto will kick u in the butt. However, since the stick is better in the beginning, any mod you give a stick, if u give the auto the same exact one, the stick will always be better. But yes, torque converter and better tranny can very well cancel out any disadvatages it previously had. My preference...stick...just funner to drive

08-21-2005, 12:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,247	It doesnt take a lot of wear to brake anything in the rear end. Try some 4k+ launches with et streets or slicks. I could launch my car with a 3500 stall and stock axles, posi all day long without braking anything. 5 speeds launch a lot harder then autos do. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

08-21-2005, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
silvergt Speed Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 203	5 speeds are alot more fun and if thats a major factor for making your decision id say go with a manual, i got an auto because i got a good deal on the car but after a while i really wish i got a 5 speed. __________________ '01 GT 4r70w

08-23-2005, 08:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
2000silvergt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DE Posts: 25	I have an auto but wish it was a stick more than once... __________________ 2000 GT Flowtech LT's / Flowtech O/R X-pipe / Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back / Densecharger CAI / FRPP 70mm Throttle body / 85MM PRO-M MAF / TFS Upper Plenum / Steeda Underdrive Pulleys / 4.10 FRPP Gears / Diablo Tuner / Green Filter / Steeda Subframe Connectors / Nitto Drag Radials http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2042780

08-24-2005, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,247	I love my auto, wouldnt trade it in for a stick any day. Ill like it even more once I get the converter fixed and run a 12.5 na. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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