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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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Default Automatic vs Manual 6 Speed

I'm in the planing stages right now of installing something like an MTI 422 into my 67 Camaro RS. This is not a daily driver at all and will spend about equal time on the track as it does the street. I have read alot of posting where people run both auto or manual.

For my application, what would all of you recommend, an A4 or M6 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> (I think I used those right)

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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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I would go with an auto. And a really big stall like 4000+Rpm.It will kick @ss at the track and will still be streetable.Plus it sounds like you will be running et streets or better with that motor. Good luck. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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For absolute best track times, the combo above would be best. For more fun, and better highway performance, get the 6 speed.
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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Go with the m6 and take up auto-x... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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M6's are much funner to drive than A4's. I've had both, and would go with an M6. Some people have trouble being consistent with a stick. Automatics are extremely consistent. Seeing as how you will be at the track a lot, that may be the way to go, but 6 Speeds are a blast to drive and just feel faster really. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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I put a m4 or m5 in it and bang some second gear wheelie's <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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