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Nov 3, 2009 | 06:22 PM

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Patrick G

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But remember, the L99 also has VVT where the L76 does not. In my opinion, variable valve timing makes the 6.2 auto combo a tuner's dream come true...especially with a big cam. Advance that sucker to boost your torque down low, then retard it to extend your rpm up high. A six speed LS3 combo won't give you this.

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Nov 3, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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From: Jim Thorpe

Stick shift is just that much more fun, gives you a challenge on the track to get consistant and its much more fun on the street. After driving manual trans cars at the dealership (mostly new mustangs) I really want one, the auto gets boring.

Nov 4, 2009 | 11:44 PM

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Get both, that's my plan. M6 for now, A6 when it's paid off.

Nov 5, 2009 | 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick G

With VVT and a high stall converter, the A6 has tons more potential to be faster. Just think about it...variable valve timing...high stall converter...tight gear spacing...it's a dream combo. In the hands of a skilled tuner, a properly cammed L99 can make tons more low and mid-range torque with the VVT advancing the cam down low, then extend the top-end by retarding the cam up high.

Ditch the AFM if you want, but the variable valve timing is a godsend.

And only the A6 combo has it.

This.

(1st: 4.027, 2nd: 2.364, 3rd: 1.532, 4th: 1.152) mix with the 3.27 rears and its good bye M6. No no, not just from a dig but from a roll too. That 6L80E isnt going to let that 40 roll BS fly anymore.

I cant wait for some L99 cars to stab a converter and de-torque manage. I so wish I had that damn 6L80E in my car.

Nov 7, 2009 | 08:05 AM

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I will never buy an automatic sports car unless it is for drag strip only use (for consistency). Stick is 1000x more fun. You feel connected to the car.

Nov 7, 2009 | 09:58 AM

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From: Powell ,WY

if you drive stop and go traffic all the time the auto in handy---the stick is waaaaaay more fun

Nov 7, 2009 | 10:11 AM

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It all boils down to.. which one would you enjoy driving more? It sounds as though your not really planning to build a purpose built race car. So buy the car that you will have the most fun with.

Nov 8, 2009 | 04:13 AM

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From: edmond, ok

I have decided and am going with the auto. Stock I think I would have had more fun and enjoyed the stick but i plan to take this car pretty far. I am getting Kooks headers, corsa exhaust, vararam induction (if its finally out), and a custom dyno tune right after I break the car in. A year or 2 after I will get a torque converter and matching cam and then who knows. I already ordered my 1SS RS Black on Black a couple days ago. Thanks everyone for their input. This will be my first brand new GM muscle car and im pretty excited. I dont even mind wainting 2 months as that will be enough time to save up for my first round of mods. I think with the correct combination of parts and tuning these l99 cars are going to be wicked sick. thanks again everyone.