Six Speed Times
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From: Massachusetts
I was hoping no one would ask. Alright here goes:
1st run, bogged out of hole, missed third gear, 12.9 @110 2.3 60ft
2nd run, bogged out of hole, got pissed pushed in clutch floored it dumped clutch popped the wheels and took off like a bat out of HE double hockey sticks, missed 3rd again, shut down coasted to end, 16.1 @55
3rd run, launched perfect, slowed down shifting had great run. Pulled onto return row engine siezed, sat there for 1 1/2 hrs before someone towed me back up, by this time the time slip is gone. Called flat bed, went to get a bite to eat, on the way back to my car realized I locked the keys in it! I never found out what the last run was. Beat a Saleen Mustang though. It was a bad day to end a bad year of racing. I did have one excuse, my clutch was not releasing all the way making it hard to get in gear.
1st run, bogged out of hole, missed third gear, 12.9 @110 2.3 60ft
2nd run, bogged out of hole, got pissed pushed in clutch floored it dumped clutch popped the wheels and took off like a bat out of HE double hockey sticks, missed 3rd again, shut down coasted to end, 16.1 @55
3rd run, launched perfect, slowed down shifting had great run. Pulled onto return row engine siezed, sat there for 1 1/2 hrs before someone towed me back up, by this time the time slip is gone. Called flat bed, went to get a bite to eat, on the way back to my car realized I locked the keys in it! I never found out what the last run was. Beat a Saleen Mustang though. It was a bad day to end a bad year of racing. I did have one excuse, my clutch was not releasing all the way making it hard to get in gear.
True but if you can drive then it's not much lost on shifts. Make up that with mph.
Auto with the right set up can be faster but no where near as fun to drive. However, I wish I had went auto when I bought my car new, I cant make myself switch it over to an auto now.
I like auto for 90% of the driving time.
Auto with the right set up can be faster but no where near as fun to drive. However, I wish I had went auto when I bought my car new, I cant make myself switch it over to an auto now.
I like auto for 90% of the driving time.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Massachusetts
True but if you can drive then it's not much lost on shifts. Make up that with mph.
Auto with the right set up can be faster but no where near as fun to drive. However, I wish I had went auto when I bought my car new, I cant make myself switch it over to an auto now.
I like auto for 90% of the driving time.
Auto with the right set up can be faster but no where near as fun to drive. However, I wish I had went auto when I bought my car new, I cant make myself switch it over to an auto now.
I like auto for 90% of the driving time.
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,046
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From: Massachusetts
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There is no way you were going to pick up that much mph going from a converted auto to a six speed. Ets usually get worse as well as consistency, unless you have slicks and dump the clutch. I have a six but will probably install an auto. It's fun at times but it can be a real pain in the neck. I already bought and had built a 4l80e.
Man, sad story. I hope you got everythig sorted out though. When it comes down to a 6 Speed in an F-Body it all depends on your driving ability and suspension/rear end setup. M6's are definitely harder on the rear (ask me how I know), but if you hav a decent rear and gears they can get the job done just as well. One of my buddies does consistent 1.5x 60's and for his power level runs better than most auto's I know. He can also drive really well.
Sorry that the M6 didn't work out for you, I can assure you they are fun to drive if set up right!
Sorry that the M6 didn't work out for you, I can assure you they are fun to drive if set up right!
It does not really matter at this point; however, it seems that you were having a common issue with these F-Bodies. There is a drill bit mod you needed to do to the clutch slave to master cylinder line in order to move more fluid back and forth. There is an issue where enough fluid is not transfered back to the master, in order to fully disengage the clutch for the 2-3 shift.
