Manual or Auto? - Lateral-g Forums

**jonny51** · #1 09-04-2005, 03:38 PM

Okay I need some opinions.Should I run a T-56 or a 4L80E with a shrifter in my camaro.It will have a SBC TT, Hp will be about 800+.I am having a real hard time deciding on which one to run.

**XcYZ** · #2 09-04-2005, 04:14 PM

TT and Shrifter.

**jonny51** · #3 09-04-2005, 04:20 PM

Scott I should have put that your not allowed to vote

**XcYZ** · #4 09-04-2005, 04:25 PM

Lol

T Bell · #5 09-04-2005, 04:31 PM

that's a hard one for me because I have never driven a Shrifter equipped car. So for now I would say the T-56.

**camcojb** · #6 09-04-2005, 04:48 PM

If you drive a lot, or get in heavy traffic often the auto with Shrifter is the way to go. I like the manuals for fun, but prefer the new autos for extended driving, plus the Shrifter puts a LOT of the fun back into it.

Jody

**Hydratech®** · #7 09-04-2005, 05:08 PM

For max E.T. and MPH I'd definitely do the auto trans. For the max street driving fun factor I'd do the manual (though I'd speculate your ride could be up to a full second slower with the manual trans if you figure a 1/4 to 1/2 second loss per shift average). Unless you're running a Lenco, or you are the power shifter from hell, no human can shift as fast as an auto trans while continuously applying power to the rear wheels, not to mention the torque multiplication factor of a nice converter. Actually it's real simple in my book, as you're running a twin turbo setup = definitely go with the auto to keep the whistlers boosting continuously and smoothly vs pounding your blow off valves to death with the manual.

There is always merit to putting an engine just about up against its rev limiter and side stepping the clutch though!

Steevo's Shrifter will help keep both hands on the wheel during your banzai blasts, which in a serious power situation is always a good thing!

MRBoss429x · #8 09-04-2005, 10:37 PM

Im new on here so Im not sure if you're lookin to drag race or road race or what. Obviously the auto is going to be ebst for draging and even possibly the twisties if set up right but shear fun factor goes to the t56. I drive an LT1/4L60 but have driven many a t56 equipped vehicle and would take that over an auto. For some reason I dont like paddle shifting though im sure its quit fun and practical.

**Steve Chryssos** · #9 09-05-2005, 12:33 AM

I had a nice lengthly response typed up. Instead, I think I'm gonna try to stay out of this one.
/Steevo

907rs · #10 09-05-2005, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by streetfytr68

I had a nice lengthly response typed up. Instead, I think I'm gonna try to stay out of this one.
/Steevo

Go ahead, I'm sure Jonny would like your input, Steve.