I want an 06. Now Idk if I want a4 or m6 :/
05-30-2012, 11:20 AM
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I want an 06. Now Idk if I want a4 or m6 :/ So I have my mind set on an 06 gto. But idk if I want an a4 for a stall/cam/bolt on setup. Or an m6 for a cam/bolt on setup. Please help me decide. I have heard of stalls crafting autos into the meanest cars. But I've never driven one. I was thinking like a 3600 stall. But is it worth getting the auto. Thanks 
05-30-2012, 12:44 PM
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So I have my mind set on an 06 gto. But idk if I want an a4 for a stall/cam/bolt on setup. Or an m6 for a cam/bolt on setup. Please help me decide. I have heard of stalls crafting autos into the meanest cars. But I've never driven one. I was thinking like a 3600 stall. But is it worth getting the auto. Thanks
05-30-2012, 01:31 PM
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6 speed is too much fun!
The clutch is hydrolic and half as heavy as the old fox body clutches, so its not bad in town. I drive 80% in town and im in my 30's. I wouldnt trade my 6speed for a auto. But it would be nice to have 2 GTO's so I could have both 
If you get a manual, change the shifter or put in a solid shift handle. The stock handle is rubberized and is sloppy. If you get a Auto, dont put a huge stall in there if this is your DD, it may become annoying.
The clutch is hydrolic and half as heavy as the old fox body clutches, so its not bad in town. I drive 80% in town and im in my 30's. I wouldnt trade my 6speed for a auto. But it would be nice to have 2 GTO's so I could have both If you get a manual, change the shifter or put in a solid shift handle. The stock handle is rubberized and is sloppy. If you get a Auto, dont put a huge stall in there if this is your DD, it may become annoying.
05-30-2012, 02:05 PM
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You need to figure out what you want to do with the car first. If you really enjoy going to the drag strip, I would stay far away from a 6 speed. Very unfriendly at the track due to the IRS causing wheel hop almost every launch. You will be spending money to upgrade the rear before most other mods.
As for an auto with a stall, there is no reason to go with a small stall. They all drive the same. Go 3800 to 4000 and never look back. I'm an auto Gto and have cut 1 .5x 60 foot times and run 6.8x's in the eighth and 10.50 in 1/4 mile and am on the factory suspension and axles. Never broke one yet. I do have drag bags though.
As for an auto with a stall, there is no reason to go with a small stall. They all drive the same. Go 3800 to 4000 and never look back. I'm an auto Gto and have cut 1 .5x 60 foot times and run 6.8x's in the eighth and 10.50 in 1/4 mile and am on the factory suspension and axles. Never broke one yet. I do have drag bags though.
05-30-2012, 03:44 PM
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I think its personal preference. Some people will always like one type of transmission over another. They all have pros and cons, so it just up to you as the buyer deciding which you would rather drive in your car.
Generally I always like the stickshift option more on any vehicle i drive, so based off that i cant give you very objective answers..
Generally I always like the stickshift option more on any vehicle i drive, so based off that i cant give you very objective answers..
05-30-2012, 03:52 PM
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I think its personal preference. Some people will always like one type of transmission over another. They all have pros and cons, so it just up to you as the buyer deciding which you would rather drive in your car.
Generally I always like the stickshift option more on any vehicle i drive, so based off that i cant give you very objective answers..
Generally I always like the stickshift option more on any vehicle i drive, so based off that i cant give you very objective answers..
Or you could always go auto w/ a manual valve body.
05-30-2012, 05:00 PM
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IF the GTO had a 6-speed Auto option, I would have been more inclined to consider it as an alternative to the 6-gear stick.
I think much of my issue with autos is im not a 3 or 4 speed auto person. They seem to feel like they are in the wrong gear IMHO.
I do like the feel of the new crop of 6L80Es in the new Camaros and such. ( just saying)
You could be a pioneer and swap a 6-speed auto into your A4 Goat.....
I think much of my issue with autos is im not a 3 or 4 speed auto person. They seem to feel like they are in the wrong gear IMHO.
I do like the feel of the new crop of 6L80Es in the new Camaros and such. ( just saying)
You could be a pioneer and swap a 6-speed auto into your A4 Goat.....
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05-30-2012, 06:31 PM
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I think its personal preference. Some people will always like one type of transmission over another. They all have pros and cons, so it just up to you as the buyer deciding which you would rather drive in your car.
Generally I always like the stickshift option more on any vehicle i drive, so based off that i cant give you very objective answers..
Generally I always like the stickshift option more on any vehicle i drive, so based off that i cant give you very objective answers..
05-31-2012, 10:05 AM
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05-31-2012, 04:22 PM
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I've never ridden in an automatic version of this car, but I can tell you that I love my 6 speed. Anything in a manual is more fun than an automatic. But if you're going for the best possible drag times, you'll find that an automatic will be more consistent.
I actually just heard about someone in the process of doing this the other day. A buddy with an '06 a4 was telling me about it, but he didn't mention anything about the 6l90e.
I actually just heard about someone in the process of doing this the other day. A buddy with an '06 a4 was telling me about it, but he didn't mention anything about the 6l90e.
