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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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just wonderin...
would a 04 GT auto with 3.73s beat a 04 GT 5 speed?
 
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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if the driver is good no
 
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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what if the auto is tuned....still on regular gas..just trans firmed up....
 
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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maybe, but remember if they have the same mods the manual will have 5% more HP at the wheels
 
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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I say yes unless the 5 speed guy can shift like mcm.
 
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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I've taken out several 5 speed's when I just had 4.10's and a mail order tune. Not talking about a little either just pulled on it. Theres a couple of ppl on this board i've done this to. cough *spike* cough.
 
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