Auto vs. Manual
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From: sc
Auto vs. Manual
Which C4's generally run faster times? I know a person with a auto vert with the 3.07 gears that says it's faster than any 6 speed stock. I think that a 6 speed with a good driver should beat an auto. The auto would be more consistent, but the faster times would be run by the 6 speed in my opinion. The guy with the auto vert also thinks that he will run low 13's very easily. I think that around a 13.7 would be more on target.
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (jathomp)
Generally a 6-speed will be quicker for a couple of reasons:
First, there is less driveline power loss so more HP reaches the rear wheels and
second, 6-speeds came with 3.45 rear ends so the ratios are better for quick launches.
It all comes down to the driver though. Mojo has pulled mid 12's on a stock LT1 6-speed but I'd say he knows how to drive down the strip!!
Btw, welcome to the forum! :seeya :hurray:
First, there is less driveline power loss so more HP reaches the rear wheels and
second, 6-speeds came with 3.45 rear ends so the ratios are better for quick launches.
It all comes down to the driver though. Mojo has pulled mid 12's on a stock LT1 6-speed but I'd say he knows how to drive down the strip!!
Btw, welcome to the forum! :seeya :hurray:
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From: denver colorado
Re: Auto vs. Manual (ShawnZR-1)
first of all what year does he have? with 3.07 i'm guessing he has 92-96 if his car is a 95 or a 96 car he should be hanging around 13.2. As far as if it can beat a same year lt1 with 6sp he will probably be right most of the time the auto will run a better ET, however the trap speed with that 6sp will probably be a bit more. For example a good run with a late c4 auto with 3.07 would be 13.2 or 13.3 a 6sp's ET will probably be hanging around 13.5 but his mph will the 6sp will be more so the auto shoulf be quicker.
i have a 95 automatic with 3.07 gears and it is 100% stock i got a 13.2 my first time.
i have a 95 automatic with 3.07 gears and it is 100% stock i got a 13.2 my first time.
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (allsop)
i have a 95 automatic with 3.07 gears and it is 100% stock i got a 13.2 my first time.
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From: denver colorado
Re: Auto vs. Manual (wildman738)
as far as the tires there nothing special stock size goodyear eagle hp's. And he launch i just gave it a little gas to take up whatever slack there was and had the asr off it was my first run in this car and i got 13.2 so i was pleased.
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From: denver colorado
Re: Auto vs. Manual (allsop)
i meant to add if your posting this thinkg about buying a auto vs manual corvette for drag go with automatic you will be much happier i had a 6sp 94 and the best i ever got with it was a 13.5 and i hoped in my 95 auto and the first time got 13.2 so if you want to drag go with the automatic :thumbs:
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (allsop)
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (jathomp)
I love my manual 6 ! In my all stock 92 I was in Chicago a couple weeks ago and raced a new Zo6 from a light - I had a full tank of gas and a passenger - we both spun tires and launched at the same time, but I hooked up better and ran a carlength ahead through first and second - when we hit third he missed the gear and I jumped farther ahead then he finally passed me but I was pretty excited to hang with a 405hp Zo6 in my old C4 (58k miles all stock)
I think that an experienced driver can smoke someone who doesn't know what they're doing any day of the week even with 100hp difference
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I think that an experienced driver can smoke someone who doesn't know what they're doing any day of the week even with 100hp difference
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (jathomp)
Welcome to the forum.
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (mackeyred96)
Yeah, it just depends on what you like. You have more control with a stick that an auto. Auto can be just as quick if not faster with the right stall along with other supporting mods. Stick comes down to the driver's skill. :cheers:
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From: Mitchell, Indiana
Re: Auto vs. Manual (jathomp)
I prefer a stick, ive ran 13.3's on a basically stock car. Muffler eliminators(which are suppose to hurt peformance) and a hypertech are the only mods and I couldnt get any traction. I say you go for the 6 speed, I think they are much funner!
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (95_6spdvette)
I prefer a stick, ive ran 13.3's on a basically stock car. Muffler eliminators(which are suppose to hurt peformance) and a hypertech are the only mods and I couldnt get any traction. I say you go for the 6 speed, I think they are much funner!
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From: destin fl
Re: Auto vs. Manual (HTRK-1)
well i have a 95 auto and a 96sp my wife has the 6sp and i have the auto 95. So, i can shed some light here hopefully we have taken both these cars to the track she is into corvettes as much as me :cheers: always a +! well my 95 auto convertible got a 13.4 i have ran her 96 6sp at the track the best i got was 13.6 the 95 has 72k miles on it the 6sp 96 as 57k on it so there both fairly low milage cars for the years so they a very strong running so if your asking which is quicker in the 1/4 i would say auto with 3.07 hands down.
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Re: Auto vs. Manual (jathomp)
Auto for drags all the way, though the 6spd for everyday would be my choice.
I have an auto and yes I enjoy driving it but I'd rather have a 6spd for around town.
I have an auto and yes I enjoy driving it but I'd rather have a 6spd for around town.