View Poll Results: faceplated t-56 or stall and trans-braked th350
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faceplated t-56 or th350
09-28-2009, 07:44 AM
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faceplated t-56 or th350 I have my car ripped apart and I'm thinking about switching to a stalled, trans - braked th350 or having my t-56 faceplated. I hardly drive it on the street and I'm not concerned with street manners. What benefits from either set up. If I keep the manual, it will get a much better clutch also.
09-28-2009, 12:43 PM
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I know autos are generally faster and more consistent. I guess it depends what you're doing with the car. If you're professionally bracket racing the car, then it would make sense to go with an auto for consistency. But if you're just a weekend warrior that goes to the track for fun, I'd say stick with the T56. Personally, I enjoy dropping the clutch at the line and rowing the gears. IMO, that's "driving" the car, not just "steering" the car.
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09-28-2009, 01:34 PM
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I've had both in a Mustang. For a NA, high reving motor, there nothing more fun than hitting gears. If you are trying to win races though, an auto is your better choice.
FYI, my car SLOWED down with the auto.
FYI, my car SLOWED down with the auto.
09-28-2009, 08:26 PM
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I think you're confused on how a brake'd auto works. You're trans-brake locks first and reverse, allowing you to rev the car to your selected RPM, or up to whatever your two-step is set at, and when you release the button, it releases the fluid and takes off with a "drop of the clutch" effect. Also, with a trans-brake valve body, they are a reverse pattern manual valve body, meaning they will not shift themselves. You have to shift them, and can do so at your desired RPM. It's still "driving" the car, you just don't have to **** around with pressing a clutch in. I've driven plenty of T56 cars, and they are fun, but my first ride with my MRVB Auto with a 5200 converter, I was hooked. Nothing like clicking through a couple gears and not worrying about dropping RPM between shifts.
09-28-2009, 08:31 PM
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I think you're confused on how a brake'd auto works. You're trans-brake locks first and reverse, allowing you to rev the car to your selected RPM, or up to whatever your two-step is set at, and when you release the button, it releases the fluid and takes off with a "drop of the clutch" effect. Also, with a trans-brake valve body, they are a reverse pattern manual valve body, meaning they will not shift themselves. You have to shift them, and can do so at your desired RPM. It's still "driving" the car, you just don't have to **** around with pressing a clutch in. I've driven plenty of T56 cars, and they are fun, but my first ride with my MRVB Auto with a 5200 converter, I was hooked. Nothing like clicking through a couple gears and not worrying about dropping RPM between shifts.
I have no problem with auto's... they are far superior in every way when it comes to drag racing... but when its a toy, you can't beat a 6speed.. if nothing else it adds a degree of difficulty that allows you to be occupied longer with a particular setup, bc you have to strive for that perfect run. Where with an auto a "perfect run" is much more attainable and repeatable..
09-28-2009, 08:43 PM
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The problem with the T-56 for drag racing is the first gear ratio. 2.66 really sucks for launching the car. With nearly any other manual trans, the car will be quicker than any auto with all things being equal. It is very possible to shift a manual trans as fast as an auto. You just need the right trans and lots of practice. Auto's are easier to be consistent and take much less maintenance to run, but in my opinion are not nearly as fun to drive. That's what it's all about to me, having fun. I plan on putting a Jerico in my car before too long. That 3 something low gear will really help.
09-28-2009, 10:18 PM
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I think you're confused on how a brake'd auto works. You're trans-brake locks first and reverse, allowing you to rev the car to your selected RPM, or up to whatever your two-step is set at, and when you release the button, it releases the fluid and takes off with a "drop of the clutch" effect. Also, with a trans-brake valve body, they are a reverse pattern manual valve body, meaning they will not shift themselves. You have to shift them, and can do so at your desired RPM. It's still "driving" the car, you just don't have to **** around with pressing a clutch in. I've driven plenty of T56 cars, and they are fun, but my first ride with my MRVB Auto with a 5200 converter, I was hooked. Nothing like clicking through a couple gears and not worrying about dropping RPM between shifts.
Now if it was a decient streetable car maybey but not for what I do with it
09-28-2009, 10:22 PM
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I think you're confused on how a brake'd auto works. You're trans-brake locks first and reverse, allowing you to rev the car to your selected RPM, or up to whatever your two-step is set at, and when you release the button, it releases the fluid and takes off with a "drop of the clutch" effect. Also, with a trans-brake valve body, they are a reverse pattern manual valve body, meaning they will not shift themselves. You have to shift them, and can do so at your desired RPM. It's still "driving" the car, you just don't have to **** around with pressing a clutch in. I've driven plenty of T56 cars, and they are fun, but my first ride with my MRVB Auto with a 5200 converter, I was hooked. Nothing like clicking through a couple gears and not worrying about dropping RPM between shifts.
Mike
09-29-2009, 01:31 PM
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Anything will break... But I have put my t56 though plenty of abuse and the only failure it ever saw was a cracked blocker ring on 3rd gear. $150 for a blocker ring kit and it was good as new.
09-30-2009, 01:06 AM
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There is a prefect place to race stick shift with the umtr.http://www.umtrdragrace.com/. Some of the best racing i have seen in 25 years
