M6=more fun than auto?
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M6=more fun than auto? I am in the middle of a turbo build/conversion and I was wondering if I should swap back to my six speed. I still have it and it works good, but I will have to modify the hydraulics. I like the auto with the nitrous b/c I never run a window switch. I know that I will want to do some roll races when I get the turbo setup complete and that is why I am asking about this.
Auto + turbo = more fun than 6spd... unless one of your favorite hobbies is replacing clutches. Change your rear gears to something like 3.0s or even 2.75's like I have and it will be a highway monster, mine is.
Originally Posted by TransAminal
Manual is always more fun, unless you have so much power that you can't keep up with the tach 
I say go with the 6 speed unless its going to be a drag only car.
I say go with the 6 speed unless its going to be a drag only car.
I think it really depends on your personal preference. I think a th400 would be a blast to drive, great from all points pretty much, but I like my M6
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I would go with a 6 speed and a mcleod twin. In fact, I am. It's very very much personal preference and I prefer to row my own.
Plus it's nice getting near stock gas mileage in a X00hp car.
Plus it's nice getting near stock gas mileage in a X00hp car.
i use and auto its fun to drive just with the right coverter. but it can suprise u real quick when u get into it and the converter flashes= instent tire spin and can loose controll back and forth side ways not to fun but a good adrenaline rush haha worse in the rain at 50-65 mph. 6 speeds are a lot of fun too im getting one some day. auto for now wanna pull the wheels up next year
Manual: If you're wanting to roll race and have a highway car. You could add a two-step if you're wating to drag race, but you'd definately have to upgrade your rear, clutch, axles, tires etc...
Auto: If you're wanting to do a lot of races from a dig and drag race. Loading the converter and launching in boost is nice. I imagine thats why they made the GN's all autos...
Auto: If you're wanting to do a lot of races from a dig and drag race. Loading the converter and launching in boost is nice. I imagine thats why they made the GN's all autos...
Originally Posted by LSONE
I think it really depends on your personal preference. I think a th400 would be a blast to drive, great from all points pretty much, but I like my M6
Originally Posted by not7fifteen
Manual: If you're wanting to roll race and have a highway car. You could add a two-step if you're wating to drag race, but you'd definately have to upgrade your rear, clutch, axles, tires etc...
Auto: If you're wanting to do a lot of races from a dig and drag race. Loading the converter and launching in boost is nice. I imagine thats why they made the GN's all autos...
Auto: If you're wanting to do a lot of races from a dig and drag race. Loading the converter and launching in boost is nice. I imagine thats why they made the GN's all autos...
A rolling brake torque in an auto versus a roll on with a manual is night and day. Tough on brakes, but having 10+ psi from the start makes highway races fun.
Having had both manual and auto, you don't need a 6 speed to race bikes. Hell, they lose the advantage about 140 anyway. Air drag is a bitch
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I have alot more fun driving my 6-speed car on the street and the track. (compared to an auto). It's all personal preference. Someone who can't drive a high hp manual trans car well may prefer an auto just because of that.
had i known in the beginning of this build that i could have a built th350 installed for what i spent on upgrading the m6 (including clutch), i would've gone auto from the get-go. although it is a blast to drive around town w/ the standard and i haven't had a chance to try the 2-step yet. i'll give my final decision in a few weeks when the track is open again.
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Hell, they lose the advantage about 140 anyway. Air drag is a bitch
I'm guessing you are talking about the bikes. My camaro never seemed to be to gifted at 140+. It is lower now than the last time it saw speeds like that.
I'm guessing you are talking about the bikes. My camaro never seemed to be to gifted at 140+. It is lower now than the last time it saw speeds like that.
Im with Harlan.... Why do you need a M6 to Race Bikes???
There is no need to take it to 140MPH if you have them beat before you even see 90mph.......
If im in 1st @ 45-60mph im already in boost as soon as i hit it.....
Man it pisses them off.....
There is no need to take it to 140MPH if you have them beat before you even see 90mph.......
If im in 1st @ 45-60mph im already in boost as soon as i hit it.....
Man it pisses them off.....
Originally Posted by n2o
I can't go below a 3.50 gear in my 9in.
As for roll racing, the auto owns, espeically against bikes. It's cool to watch them drop back further every time they upshift.