Just to give an idea. Last weekend, I cut a 1.77 60' with a PB of 12.818 in the 1/4 mile. This is with a stick car with LT's, and catback. As well as a ported TB, and a K&N drop in filter with a dyno tune and 3.91's. Not bad for a soso driver with a stock clutch.

 

its all your preference. I like auto more then manual. thats just my cup of tea. but as already stated, your the one thats going to be driving the car, so get what you want.