G-Machine question..... - Lateral-g Forums

bringemout · #1 05-16-2005, 07:57 PM

It's seems like most pro touring, and G-machine rides have a manual tranny. Is it like a "requirement" to have a manual. Or has anyone seen a nice machine with like an auto 4 speed??

**XcYZ** · #2 05-16-2005, 08:01 PM

Are manuals required - absolutely not!

Jody is building a Twin Turbo 69 Camaro with a 4L80E and he's going to use a Shrifter paddle shifter setup.

Check out the website for the Shrifter here: TwistMachine.com

bringemout · #3 05-16-2005, 08:07 PM

that's pretty tight there. different too. I was looking at like a hurst or B&m ratchet shifter. That's probably more for drag racing though huh??

Musclerodz · #4 05-16-2005, 08:52 PM

PADDLE SHIFTER!!!!!! The next best thing to manual. That is until I get to try one myself.

Mike

**4mm** · #5 05-16-2005, 10:20 PM

4L80E+Paddle Shifter > any manual trans? I think so...

gchandler · #6 05-17-2005, 01:57 AM

I have autos in both of my cars, but after the first time that you get stuck in cross town traffic on the 10 freeway and it take 2 and a half hours to drive 15 miles, you to will want an auto trans.

But if I live without traffic I would love one.

MaxHarvard · #7 05-17-2005, 06:07 AM

I have a TH350 in mine. Mainly because i'm broke!

almcbri · #8 05-17-2005, 07:11 AM

I am running a TH400 w/ a 5.7L 350 Fuel injected SB, pretty mild

bringemout · #9 05-17-2005, 10:49 AM

ok cool, I have a BOP th400 for my lemans, I was just gonna throw a shift kit in, ratchet shift, and see how that treats me. Oh yeah, another question, what's a reasonable gear for the street and occasional red light to red light sprint. Heard 3.55's were a solid tradeoff..........

**Steve1968LS2** · #10 05-17-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 4MuscleMachinesMan

4L80E+Paddle Shifter > any manual trans? I think so...

6L80 + paddle shifter > *