auto or manual

zhunter · March 21st, 2006, 02:33 PM

me and a few of my buddies are rockin the automatic tranny in our stangs, and many are doubtful on if an auto can ever be fast or not. people keep tellin us to toss out the auto and throw in the 5 speed. i was just wondering what everyone thought about the auto and its speed capabilities..thanks

AtlanticBlue99 · March 21st, 2006, 03:21 PM

get the shift points firmed, redline moved to 6250 and speed limiter taken off with the sct xcal 2. then you will be much better off

173speed · March 21st, 2006, 03:53 PM

5 speed are more fun

AtlanticBlue99 · March 21st, 2006, 04:13 PM

that is true, but autos for average drivers are more consistent. i would prefer a 5 speed personally, but an auto isnt all that bad

00SoSlow · March 21st, 2006, 04:24 PM

5 speeds are fun as shit... all up to what u want, if u wanna shift everyday.... that gets kind of annoying when ur not in the mood

mdvaldosta · March 21st, 2006, 05:22 PM

In the hands of an experienced driver, a 5sp car will always be faster (more efficient), but for the vast majority of people you can make an auto faster and more consistant than you ever could with a stick. Shift kit, higher stall converter, tuning the shift points, etc. will help dramatically.

Personally though, I'm a 5sp guy for life.

ckthecerealkiller · March 21st, 2006, 06:44 PM

I hear the powerglides used in a lot of high powered cars are nice.

BUT 5 speeds are better if you can shift. Don't worry though, automatic isn't a swear word. You can do just fine with your auto!!!!

Roadhawg · March 21st, 2006, 06:49 PM

I have a 5speed and also an Auto stang.
I love driving the 5spd more than anything.
But the Auto owns in stop and go traffic..........................

99mustang232 · March 21st, 2006, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by 173speed

5 speed are more fun

until you hit traffic...

on a side note i have seen a v6 mustang run 10's with a j-moded and SCT re-prog'd 4r70w (auto trans)

ultimately it comes down to personal preference... and what your overall goals are with your car.

Roadhawg · March 21st, 2006, 08:14 PM

Funny thing about all this talk about trannies...............
I blew out my direct clutch in my AODE and lost 3rd and 4th. But I have a 4r70w out of a 94 supercoupe as a replacement.

173speed · March 21st, 2006, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by 99mustang232

Originally Posted by 173speed

5 speed are more fun

until you hit traffic...

on a side note i have seen a v6 mustang run 10's with a j-moded and SCT re-prog'd 4r70w (auto trans)

ultimately it comes down to personal preference... and what your overall
goals are with your car.

just hit the turbo button and jump over that traffic like night ryder

5 speed suck in the winter and that is a fact

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · March 21st, 2006, 08:33 PM

personally i like manual, but auto can be more convinient and consistent

also, when buying a used car buying manual usually makes more sense because alot of used cars have trans issues and manual transmissions tend to be cheaper to fix rather than an auto which you will usually have to completely replace if there is something wrong with it

also it usually makes the car around $1k cheaper to buy

173speed · March 21st, 2006, 08:40 PM

i actually blown up 2 autos and one of them sent shrapnel into the car so i`m a little bias
toward the 5 speed so far they held up good to much abuse

AtlanticBlue99 · March 21st, 2006, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo

personally i like manual, but auto can be more convinient and consistent

also, when buying a used car buying manual usually makes more sense because alot of used cars have trans issues and manual transmissions tend to be cheaper to fix rather than an auto which you will usually have to completely replace if there is something wrong with it

also it usually makes the car around $1k cheaper to buy

thats true too. for some reason (convenience?) manuals are cheaper to buy.

and lee, do you have a bigger sig picture? i didnt know you saabstang turbo 900 did rear wheel burnouts. oh, i love your hood scoop too!

BrentS16 · July 5th, 2007, 10:18 AM

im not coordinated enought to do manual lol

ESG-642T · July 5th, 2007, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by mdvaldosta

In the hands of an experienced driver, a 5sp car will always be faster (more efficient), but for the vast majority of people you can make an auto faster and more consistant than you ever could with a stick. Shift kit, higher stall converter, tuning the shift points, etc. will help dramatically.

Personally though, I'm a 5sp guy for life.

So not true....

Tlord18 · July 5th, 2007, 02:22 PM

yes autos can be faster if you have the time and money for the shift kit and the XCAL but, personally I couldnt be happier with my manual. ( Until i save up the money to get a short throw stick :wink )

97TunedMustang · July 5th, 2007, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by SSStang

Originally Posted by mdvaldosta

In the hands of an experienced driver, a 5sp car will always be faster (more efficient), but for the vast majority of people you can make an auto faster and more consistant than you ever could with a stick. Shift kit, higher stall converter, tuning the shift points, etc. will help dramatically.

Personally though, I'm a 5sp guy for life.

So not true....

yea i agree but still an auto will never be more fun to drive then a stick. i dont care if its notas great in the snow or not as easy in stop and go traffic but even then it doesnt bother me, i love my 5spd! any car i get in the future is going to be a stick as well and both cars i have now are 5spds. manual ftw!

ESG-642T · July 5th, 2007, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by 97TunedMustang

Originally Posted by SSStang

Originally Posted by mdvaldosta

In the hands of an experienced driver, a 5sp car will always be faster (more efficient), but for the vast majority of people you can make an auto faster and more consistant than you ever could with a stick. Shift kit, higher stall converter, tuning the shift points, etc. will help dramatically.

Personally though, I'm a 5sp guy for life.

So not true....

yea i agree but still an auto will never be more fun to drive then a stick. i dont care if its notas great in the snow or not as easy in stop and go traffic but even then it doesnt bother me, i love my 5spd! any car i get in the future is going to be a stick as well and both cars i have now are 5spds. manual ftw!

Well, of course not. However a(an) auto with a shifter can be fun also. No Clutch FtW!

97TunedMustang · July 6th, 2007, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by SSStang

Originally Posted by 97TunedMustang

Originally Posted by SSStang

Originally Posted by mdvaldosta

In the hands of an experienced driver, a 5sp car will always be faster (more efficient), but for the vast majority of people you can make an auto faster and more consistant than you ever could with a stick. Shift kit, higher stall converter, tuning the shift points, etc. will help dramatically.

Personally though, I'm a 5sp guy for life.

So not true....

yea i agree but still an auto will never be more fun to drive then a stick. i dont care if its notas great in the snow or not as easy in stop and go traffic but even then it doesnt bother me, i love my 5spd! any car i get in the future is going to be a stick as well and both cars i have now are 5spds. manual ftw!

Well, of course not. However a(an) auto with a shifter will still be boring. No Clutch FtL!

Fixed

March 21st, 2006, 02:33 PM	#1
zhunter Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Marion, VA Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	auto or manual me and a few of my buddies are rockin the automatic tranny in our stangs, and many are doubtful on if an auto can ever be fast or not. people keep tellin us to toss out the auto and throw in the 5 speed. i was just wondering what everyone thought about the auto and its speed capabilities..thanks

March 21st, 2006, 03:21 PM	#2
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	get the shift points firmed, redline moved to 6250 and speed limiter taken off with the sct xcal 2. then you will be much better off __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

March 21st, 2006, 03:53 PM	#3
173speed Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	5 speed are more fun __________________ SEEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MOTHER @#$%

March 21st, 2006, 04:13 PM	#4
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	that is true, but autos for average drivers are more consistent. i would prefer a 5 speed personally, but an auto isnt all that bad __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

March 21st, 2006, 06:49 PM	#8
Roadhawg Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 5speed and also an Auto stang. I love driving the 5spd more than anything. But the Auto owns in stop and go traffic.......................... __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach1 1995 Thunderbird LX 4.6L; 1995 Mustang 4.2L; Eaton MPX Supercharger, 11.61 @ 118mph

March 21st, 2006, 04:24 PM	#5
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	5 speeds are fun as shit... all up to what u want, if u wanna shift everyday.... that gets kind of annoying when ur not in the mood

March 21st, 2006, 05:22 PM	#6
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	In the hands of an experienced driver, a 5sp car will always be faster (more efficient), but for the vast majority of people you can make an auto faster and more consistant than you ever could with a stick. Shift kit, higher stall converter, tuning the shift points, etc. will help dramatically. Personally though, I'm a 5sp guy for life.

March 21st, 2006, 06:44 PM	#7
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 940 iTrader: 0 reviews	I hear the powerglides used in a lot of high powered cars are nice. BUT 5 speeds are better if you can shift. Don't worry though, automatic isn't a swear word. You can do just fine with your auto!!!!

March 21st, 2006, 08:14 PM	#10
Roadhawg Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	Funny thing about all this talk about trannies............... I blew out my direct clutch in my AODE and lost 3rd and 4th. But I have a 4r70w out of a 94 supercoupe as a replacement. __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach1 1995 Thunderbird LX 4.6L; 1995 Mustang 4.2L; Eaton MPX Supercharger, 11.61 @ 118mph

March 21st, 2006, 08:33 PM	#12
Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 462 iTrader: 0 reviews	personally i like manual, but auto can be more convinient and consistent also, when buying a used car buying manual usually makes more sense because alot of used cars have trans issues and manual transmissions tend to be cheaper to fix rather than an auto which you will usually have to completely replace if there is something wrong with it also it usually makes the car around $1k cheaper to buy __________________ God... That Euro import guy is really starting to get on my nerves... my car can only beat his in a strait line(maybe)

March 21st, 2006, 08:40 PM	#13
173speed Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	i actually blown up 2 autos and one of them sent shrapnel into the car so i`m a little bias toward the 5 speed so far they held up good to much abuse __________________ SEEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MOTHER @#$%

July 5th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#15
BrentS16 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sebring, Florida Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	im not coordinated enought to do manual lol __________________ 2006 Ford Mustang V6 Vista Blue "Pretty cool, pretty cool."

July 5th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#17
Tlord18 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	Auto or manual yes autos can be faster if you have the time and money for the shift kit and the XCAL but, personally I couldnt be happier with my manual. ( Until i save up the money to get a short throw stick :wink )

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