Automatic???
04-19-2004, 01:00 AM
#5
3.0 BAR
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,687
Re:Automatic???
autos don't normally have as much torque, or acceleration power. with a manual you get to decide how long you stay in each gear and usually have more power at the start of each gear. you have the choice to drop into a lower gear to pull on someone too. manual would definitely be much more fun. imo, for what it's worth *shrug*
btw johnny is so fine. i just wanna.... uuuuaaaa yeeeeeaaaah baby
btw johnny is so fine. i just wanna.... uuuuaaaa yeeeeeaaaah baby
04-19-2004, 12:22 PM
#9
1.0 BAR
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 369
Re:Automatic???
I guess although it might be unpopular to say, I think it would be ------- rad.
1. Autos DO have more wheel torque off the line, the problem is that you make tons of torque and only like 5 horsepower. The real downfall is not being able to control launch rpm as well.
2. Despite the torque converter robbing your hp's, you can spool up before launch. Case in point- 12 second Dodge Diesels are leaving the line near full boost.
3. My favorite argument (especially for huge turbos) is the theory of no blowoff required. Just mash and go and it will shift incredibly fast, accurately, consistently, and you stay spooled. Probably good enough to make up for some of the other power lost. Kinda easier on axles, too, although not as easy to show off and ---- around.
4. Newer autos have more gears which will definitely allow for better performance and ideal ratios than the 3 speed slushboxes we are used to.
I really do believe all of this, I think for straight line racing with turbos, a well set-up auto trans could do at least as well as a good driver in a manual.
1. Autos DO have more wheel torque off the line, the problem is that you make tons of torque and only like 5 horsepower. The real downfall is not being able to control launch rpm as well.
2. Despite the torque converter robbing your hp's, you can spool up before launch. Case in point- 12 second Dodge Diesels are leaving the line near full boost.
3. My favorite argument (especially for huge turbos) is the theory of no blowoff required. Just mash and go and it will shift incredibly fast, accurately, consistently, and you stay spooled. Probably good enough to make up for some of the other power lost. Kinda easier on axles, too, although not as easy to show off and ---- around.
4. Newer autos have more gears which will definitely allow for better performance and ideal ratios than the 3 speed slushboxes we are used to.
I really do believe all of this, I think for straight line racing with turbos, a well set-up auto trans could do at least as well as a good driver in a manual.
