Auto or manual?

9986paulk · January 15th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Aright, I just talked to a relative of mine who bought an 01 v6 mustang with a manual transmission. If there's the possibility of trading transmissions with him transmissions) ,and maybe an install fee, would it better to keep it auto and build it a little, or go to the manual? I just really like driving a manual, which is the only reason I'm considering. Any input is appreciated. Thanks for the help

Onemanzu · January 15th, 2009, 07:05 PM

just trade him cars?

its ridiculous to swap trannies, thats a lot of money for no real gain other then driving enjoyment... save your money and buy a GT with a manual later in life.

white03v6 · January 15th, 2009, 07:07 PM

^
+1
swap cars or save up.
maybe get a stall converter in the meantime.

Fox2102 · January 15th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Yeah from what i understand an auto/manual tranny swap is almost a big of a pain in the ass as a v6/v8 engine swap. Save up (or sell the car) and buy a manual GT

mooses · January 15th, 2009, 09:22 PM

Swapping cars would be your best bet, but a trans swap isn't all that hard. In my opinion, it is hands down the best mod I've done and probably better than any mod I'll do in the future. You gain driving enjoyment, slightly better mpg(depending on your driving style of course) and half a second in the quarter mile. I'd say that's awesome.

Cricket · January 16th, 2009, 10:40 AM

if you build the auto up...nobody will be outshifting you. Really depends on what your looking for out of the car. But don't swap transmissions. Unless your doing something like a 6 speed swap.

Youngin · January 16th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Cricket

if you build the auto up...nobody will be outshifting you. Really depends on what your looking for out of the car. But don't swap transmissions. Unless your doing something like a 6 speed swap.

true but driving a manual is way more fun.

i would say do the swap..

04mustang232 · January 16th, 2009, 11:54 AM

build the auto or trade cars

GreenFaleen · January 16th, 2009, 02:16 PM

in a mustang honestly, build the auto, the 4r70w is an amazing transmission and frankly I hate the manual gearbox in the mustang, t-5 t-6 w/e I hate them all.

Get a nice upped stall torque converter, a shiftkit, B&M ratchet shifter, and have one darn fast shift

stangcharger · January 16th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

in a mustang honestly, build the auto, the 4r70w is an amazing transmission and frankly I hate the manual gearbox in the mustang, t-5 t-6 w/e I hate them all.

Get a nice upped stall torque converter, a shiftkit, B&M ratchet shifter, and have one darn fast shift

x2

J-mod IMO. heard to many good things. plus a stock 4r70w can hold around 400rwhp in stock trim.

BradleyGT · January 16th, 2009, 03:01 PM

definitly to much trouble....I would keep the auto

Tlord18 · January 18th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Manual is much better imo, you get much more control over the car. Unless you're planning on going to the drag strip a lot I wouldnt think it would matter how fast you can shift. But, its gonna be a real pita to swap trannys.

Lt_Crazy · January 20th, 2009, 03:42 PM

AUTO FTW.........and plus the mustang looks like a truck with that HUGE shifter when its manual!?!?!

Tlord18 · January 20th, 2009, 09:16 PM

who cares about what it looks like

GreenFaleen · January 20th, 2009, 09:40 PM

in the mustang man the auto is better especially once you start working on it.
it shifts faster, it is just as strong if not stronger, and a B&M ratchet shifter just looks sexy

Youngin · January 21st, 2009, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

in the mustang man the auto is better especially once you start working on it.
it shifts faster, it is just as strong if not stronger, and a B&M ratchet shifter just looks sexy

yupp and the power is there 24/7 f***er! lol

BostonPerformance · January 23rd, 2009, 12:40 AM

built auto ftw.

V6 Stalker · January 23rd, 2009, 11:32 AM

Auto would be a better bet... but manual is 10000000x more fun...

RALVAREZ26 · January 23rd, 2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by mooses

You gain half a second in the quarter mile. I'd say that's awesome.

damn, half a second! in that case every auto would do manual swaps!

i love my auto, dont have to worry about missing that infamous gear that causes a lot of people to lose! just get a sct change your shift points and you'll be launching like crazy and people swear i have gears on my car and i have stock gearing
dont get me wrong, manuals are fun to drive (my first auto) but if you really want a manual then like everyone else, trade cars or get you a manual GT

GreenFaleen · January 23rd, 2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by V6 Stalker

Auto would be a better bet... but manual is 10000000x more fun...

not with the ratchet shifter you have total control over your gears

January 15th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#1
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 3 reviews	Auto or manual? Aright, I just talked to a relative of mine who bought an 01 v6 mustang with a manual transmission. If there's the possibility of trading transmissions with him transmissions) ,and maybe an install fee, would it better to keep it auto and build it a little, or go to the manual? I just really like driving a manual, which is the only reason I'm considering. Any input is appreciated. Thanks for the help

January 15th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#2
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	just trade him cars? its ridiculous to swap trannies, thats a lot of money for no real gain other then driving enjoyment... save your money and buy a GT with a manual later in life. __________________ My Foz

January 16th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#9
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	in a mustang honestly, build the auto, the 4r70w is an amazing transmission and frankly I hate the manual gearbox in the mustang, t-5 t-6 w/e I hate them all. Get a nice upped stall torque converter, a shiftkit, B&M ratchet shifter, and have one darn fast shift __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 16th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#11
BradleyGT Enthusiast 2006 F150 Supercrew 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bethel, Ohio Posts: 501 iTrader: 1 reviews	definitly to much trouble....I would keep the auto __________________ 2006 F150 Supercrew 4x4 "Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one."

January 18th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#12
Tlord18 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	Manual is much better imo, you get much more control over the car. Unless you're planning on going to the drag strip a lot I wouldnt think it would matter how fast you can shift. But, its gonna be a real pita to swap trannys. __________________ 1998 V6, wheels,intake,headlights, foglights, 2 kicker comp vr 12's

January 15th, 2009, 07:07 PM	#3
white03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 V6 Mustang Too long@Too slow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 2,672 iTrader: 1 reviews	^ +1 swap cars or save up. maybe get a stall converter in the meantime.

January 15th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#4
Fox2102 Hardcore Enthusiast '03 Harley Sportster 1200 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mount olive, AL Posts: 1,069 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah from what i understand an auto/manual tranny swap is almost a big of a pain in the ass as a v6/v8 engine swap. Save up (or sell the car) and buy a manual GT

January 15th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#5
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	Swapping cars would be your best bet, but a trans swap isn't all that hard. In my opinion, it is hands down the best mod I've done and probably better than any mod I'll do in the future. You gain driving enjoyment, slightly better mpg(depending on your driving style of course) and half a second in the quarter mile. I'd say that's awesome.

January 20th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#13
Lt_Crazy Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 850 iTrader: 0 reviews	AUTO FTW.........and plus the mustang looks like a truck with that HUGE shifter when its manual!?!?! __________________ The difference between Fiction and Reality??? Fiction has to make sense. -Tom Clancy

January 20th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#14
Tlord18 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	who cares about what it looks like __________________ 1998 V6, wheels,intake,headlights, foglights, 2 kicker comp vr 12's

January 20th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#15
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	in the mustang man the auto is better especially once you start working on it. it shifts faster, it is just as strong if not stronger, and a B&M ratchet shifter just looks sexy __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 23rd, 2009, 12:40 AM	#17
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 989 iTrader: 0 reviews	built auto ftw. __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

January 23rd, 2009, 11:32 AM	#18
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	Auto would be a better bet... but manual is 10000000x more fun... __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

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