auto or stick
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
Well, in terms of handling power, the ZF-6 will handle it better than the auto transmissions that were used. My 6-speed transmission is completely untouched and it takes my cars 466 RWHP without any issues at all. I plan on taking it out and going through it some day (it has over 100K miles on it now) but it still shifts very smooth and runs great.
If you plan on really building up the engine and you have an auto transmission be prepared to get it rebuilt as well to help handle the power. But I do think that autos are better for drag racing than 6-speeds are, for the most part.
If you plan on really building up the engine and you have an auto transmission be prepared to get it rebuilt as well to help handle the power. But I do think that autos are better for drag racing than 6-speeds are, for the most part.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
I see it this way; the more experience you have, the better you can utilize a manual transmission. For the rest of us mere mortals, an auto would probably give us better, more consistent times...in any form of motorsports.
But, sticks have more street cred and certainly more fun.
Larry
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But, sticks have more street cred and certainly more fun.
Larry
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From: Fuquay NC
Originally Posted by iwantavette2
Ok this is a question that i guess is your own opinion but here it goes. For performance upgrading on a C4 vette does it really matter if its auto or stick. I know with some cars its a lot harder to find parts for an Auto, but on all the car websites that im looking at to buy a C4 vette its very hard to find a Stick. So i guess what im tring to say is it any harder to make an auto C4 just as fast as a Stick C4.
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From: Poop land
I'd say auto because ricers think that automatics are slower. Then I can say to the ricer, "my automatic can beat your manual!" I have probably said that phrase more times than our very popular staple food here, rice!
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From: Beautiful Down Town "SWINDLEHURST" Long Island NY
Driving a automatic Corvette is like kissing your sister in the dark --
it feels good till the lights go on -- then you know its just Wrong !
( unless its got a shift kit and high stall torque converter-- then
its like kissing your stepsister )
it feels good till the lights go on -- then you know its just Wrong !
( unless its got a shift kit and high stall torque converter-- then
its like kissing your stepsister )
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From: Poop land
Originally Posted by RICEKILA
Driving a automatic Corvette is like kissing your sister in the dark --
it feels good till the lights go on -- then you know its just Wrong !
( unless its got a shift kit and high stall torque converter-- then
its like kissing your stepsister )
it feels good till the lights go on -- then you know its just Wrong !
( unless its got a shift kit and high stall torque converter-- then
its like kissing your stepsister )
Bottom line, yeah, I'd like to keep my auto as long as it is built with a high stall lock-up type converter for street use. I'd love a big trans cooler as well so it doesn't burn up as quickly.
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Simple answer = drive each and decide which better suits your needs.
Do a search here on the forum (the tech forum) reguarding issues with 4+3 tranny's that have been abused and/or not serviced regularly. Be sure you get a good one if you go that route.
Brian
VTvette
Do a search here on the forum (the tech forum) reguarding issues with 4+3 tranny's that have been abused and/or not serviced regularly. Be sure you get a good one if you go that route.
Brian
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From: Beautiful Down Town "SWINDLEHURST" Long Island NY
kopbet89c4 -- "I" -- have a auto-- with a b&m shift kit --- high stall --does great power brake burn outs--- great 1-2 chirps -- 2-3 some times( it is a L83)
over all it's a great trans. BUT--- "I" would rather it be a 6 speed ( not a 4+3 unless for a good price) "I" just like vette w/ a stick.
PS-- autos are faster.
-- "I" -- have a auto-- with a b&m shift kit --- high stall --does great power brake burn outs--- great 1-2 chirps -- 2-3 some times( it is a L83)over all it's a great trans. BUT--- "I" would rather it be a 6 speed ( not a 4+3 unless for a good price) "I" just like vette w/ a stick.
PS-- autos are faster.
Last edited by RICEKILA; Jan 3, 2006 at 08:16 PM.
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From: First to Sign Grumpy's Hat Only 53 miles from Hell
St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11
If your drap racing go auto like others have mentioned. But think about this, sticks came with the D44 rear end which is stronger then the D36 in the autos. Soooo.... if your gonna drag race, buy an auto (to be consistent) then swap out the rear end for a D44. Or buy the stick and swap out the 6 spd to buy an auto. 
Crazy ain't it!
Crazy ain't it!
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From: Director of Bands
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by Hogan
If your drap racing go auto like others have mentioned. But think about this, sticks came with the D44 rear end which is stronger then the D36 in the autos. Soooo.... if your gonna drag race, buy an auto (to be consistent) then swap out the rear end for a D44. Or buy the stick and swap out the 6 spd to buy an auto. Crazy ain't it!
Crazy ain't it! Or... you could just use Hogan's car to go racing. Then give it back to hime when it breaks.
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From: This city NEVER sleeps! Frank's back yard!
Originally Posted by Pete K
What do you know. Only took 2 days in the new year to stir up a stick vs auto debate.
Based on my prior reading, they say men drive sticks, women drive autos. Sticks are better for everything except dragracing. If you are a coffee drinker, auto is best. If you are tall or have big feet, auto is also the way to go. If you want to look fast, be fast, and beat anything on the road, Sticks Rule. Your sex life will improve if you go the stick route also. Make sure the car is red too!. Remember, none of these statements reflect MY opinion, I came to these conclusions based on the prior debates. 
PS: Zaino Rules!
Mail order tuning blows, Dyno/track tuning is proper
Never remove the cats
Mobil 1 rocks!
But fram filters suck
K&n oil filters are best
Nitrous is cheating
Helms manual is required before or upon purchase of your vette
Etc, Etc, Etc
Sorry guys, I could not resist :o
Based on my prior reading, they say men drive sticks, women drive autos. Sticks are better for everything except dragracing. If you are a coffee drinker, auto is best. If you are tall or have big feet, auto is also the way to go. If you want to look fast, be fast, and beat anything on the road, Sticks Rule. Your sex life will improve if you go the stick route also. Make sure the car is red too!. Remember, none of these statements reflect MY opinion, I came to these conclusions based on the prior debates.
PS: Zaino Rules!
Mail order tuning blows, Dyno/track tuning is proper
Never remove the cats
Mobil 1 rocks!
But fram filters suck
K&n oil filters are best
Nitrous is cheating
Helms manual is required before or upon purchase of your vette
Etc, Etc, Etc
Sorry guys, I could not resist :o
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From: This city NEVER sleeps! Frank's back yard!
Originally Posted by RICEKILA
Driving a automatic Corvette is like kissing your sister in the dark --
it feels good till the lights go on -- then you know its just Wrong !
( unless its got a shift kit and high stall torque converter-- then
its like kissing your stepsister )
it feels good till the lights go on -- then you know its just Wrong !
( unless its got a shift kit and high stall torque converter-- then
its like kissing your stepsister )
What's wrong with kissing your step-sister?
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From: First to Sign Grumpy's Hat Only 53 miles from Hell
St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
Or... you could just use Hogan's car to go racing. Then give it back to hime when it breaks.