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Keep M6 or go auto

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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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My car is f'd in 2nd gear and a little in 3rd pops out of gear if I dont hold it in probably the syncros ?? I hear the TH400 is good for 1\4 mile Im just worried about that 10 bolt what should I do next or save up for
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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It all depends on what your wanting to do with the car. Drag race only? Street/Strip?

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Which do you prefer, driving or winning?
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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12 Bolt, OR 9#.....
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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If you want a track car then run a TH400 or a Powerglide. I wont run an auto because I like banging gears on the street.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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I run a TH400 cause I like winning races on the street.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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I voted for the TH400 if you want to have it for the strip.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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obviously there is only one good choice out of your poll. If your tranny is f'ed then you need a new one, not suspension or nitrous.

If you have another car that you DD then i would go auto. It will also be eaiser on your 10 bolt then an M6 car, unless you get a transbrake.

i love my car with an auto, the best mod ive done yet
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I am also thinking about this, but i was wondering how bad is it driving on the street with a TH400? i know it all has to do with your gears and tire combo. How many of you guys daily drive your car with TH400? How small of a gear would i have to run to be suitable to drive my car out of town and stay under 2000rpm?
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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Is there anyway to get a th400 or powerglide with a 5 speed or 6 speed?
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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the 10-bolt won't be NEAR as much to worry about if you go auto. It's like killing two birds with one stone. For a while anyways
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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Also how hard is it to go from m6 to auto?
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Originally Posted by crazy02ss
Also how hard is it to go from m6 to auto?
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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You do know a well built 4l60E can handle 10's? Still have the OD. I do it all the time. what is the main purpose to the car?
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by brad8266
If you want a track car then run a TH400 or a Powerglide. I wont run an auto because I like banging gears on the street.
+1. I'll give up some speed down the track for a lot more enjoyment on the street
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I've considered going with a th350... but then I think how much convertor I would need. I just have no desire to drive a car on the street with a 4000+ stall to match my high rpm cam. Id rather deal with the 6 speed and bang some gears. 9 inch will be in my near future though
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I'll be the first one to admit, the TH400 is not as much fun to drive on the street since I converted from the m6, but it DOES shine at the track
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