Building a coupe drag car...Stick or automatic?

[Killer50stang]

We all love stick over automatic, but in my experience automatic is the way to go when trying to make a good time down the track. Just wanted to shed some light on this one as I'm going to be building a Coupe for drag, but will probably make it streetable. What would you do?

Jason

 

[poneypower89]

strip only car? Auto is the way to go.

there is a reason professionals choose them.

stronger, faster, more consistent.

 

[90mustangGT]

What kind of power are you going to make? What type of engine and what, if any poweradder are you using?

 

[WhiteHeat306]

Built auto with a nice stall

 

[90mustangGT]

how about an "auto" but a manual valve body, good stall, and a trans break.

 

[bubba-dough]

Depends on what class and what division you are gonna run. For instance the NMRA Real Street class must use a manual. Now if it is just a local dragstrip and is gonna just be a strip car then I woud go auto.

 

[mob]

Serious strip only car and you want consistansy, id go automatic, but for fun factor and driving on street id definatly go stick.

 

[carbed87]

http://www.libertysgears.com/clutchless.htm


here you go, have a manual trannsmission but don't use the clutch.

 

[bluevenom867]

http://www.libertysgears.com/clutchless.htm


here you go, have a manual trannsmission but don't use the clutch.

Nice,Im sure that pocket change for him

Also I think its the called the ST1200,but its made by Lenco and is a few grant cheaper and rated to 1200hp.Supposed to be for "Pro Street" type cars.

 

[bluevenom867]

Oh,and to answer your question,go with the auto.

Reverse pattern,full manual with a trans break and a proper sized stall converter.

If you dont plan on bracket racing ALOT or run both the 1/4 and 1/8,I would say go with a C4/C6 (TH400,but thats a little more expensive).

Otherwise,Powerglide....

 

[carbed87]

Nice,Im sure that pocket change for him

my buddie put one in his 02 Deawoo Leganza




j/k

 

[25thmustang]

Pro Shifted 5-speed...

Cant beat slamming gears down the track, and these trannies are used in some fast track cars. If you havent driven one, you dont know what your missing...

Unless your a hardcore racer looking to win brackets or championships, I think the stick will be much more fun. Personally Id rather Drive the car down the track, then go for the ride, even if its a tenth or so slower. Something about stabbing the clutch, hitting the next gear and getting compliments on my driving that I would never trade for that extra edge going down the track...

In the end its up to you, but personally, you wont see this guy ever running an auto car! If it comes to it, Ill just run a Real Street 9 second car and have my fun!

 

[90mustangGT]

Pro Shifted 5-speed...

Cant beat slamming gears down the track, and these trannies are used in some fast track cars. If you havent driven one, you dont know what your missing...

Unless your a hardcore racer looking to win brackets or championships, I think the stick will be much more fun. Personally Id rather Drive the car down the track, then go for the ride, even if its a tenth or so slower. Something about stabbing the clutch, hitting the next gear and getting compliments on my driving that I would never trade for that extra edge going down the track...

In the end its up to you, but personally, you wont see this guy ever running an auto car! If it comes to it, Ill just run a Real Street 9 second car and have my fun!

+1

 

[Killer50stang]

Well, I'll probably be using it for drag most of the time. I don't plan on running brackets either, but won't mind winner a few trophies here and there. I will probably drive in on street every now and then, so it won't just be a strip car. Just something to have some fun it, doesn't matter if I become a professional drag racer.

Jason

 

[25thmustang]

Well to just become a pro racer takes a lot of work, time and money... Id say build the car for a class. Its a lot more fun, you dont have to go all out, and you can run events if they come your way. My dad built his 91 for NMRAs Factory Stock class. Car was running low low 12s 100% streetable. He didnt spend a lot of money on it, and it was an extremely fun street car. He has since done more to it, and got it into the low 12s on Drag Radials.

Id say jump on some of the NMRA or FFW sites, look at some classes and design a combo for that. Build something you want, and the rules might help dictate which tranny to throw in!

 

[BOWTIEKILLR]

auto is the way to go for an all out strip car but if you are someone who enjoys driving...manual is the way to go. i get bored driving automatics regaurdless of how fast it is(within reason). i couldnt give up feathering the clutch at 30mph in 2nd lighting the tires up and launching like a mofo. its just too much damn fun

 

[Killer50stang]

Well to just become a pro racer takes a lot of work, time and money... Id say build the car for a class. Its a lot more fun, you dont have to go all out, and you can run events if they come your way. My dad built his 91 for NMRAs Factory Stock class. Car was running low low 12s 100% streetable. He didnt spend a lot of money on it, and it was an extremely fun street car. He has since done more to it, and got it into the low 12s on Drag Radials.

Id say jump on some of the NMRA or FFW sites, look at some classes and design a combo for that. Build something you want, and the rules might help dictate which tranny to throw in!

Exactly. First thing is I have to finish up my other project and then get to this one. Funny thing is I have many mustangs pre-built all in my head...:SNSign:

 

[Strype]

I can't stress enough AUTO- a friend about 10 years ago had a 6 second (1/8 mile) mustang t-5 and darn near lost it everytime he hit 3rd gear... scarey scarey scarey.

 

[Killer50stang]

I can't stress enough AUTO- a friend about 10 years ago had a 6 second (1/8 mile) mustang t-5 and darn near lost it everytime he hit 3rd gear... scarey scarey scarey.

Mine will be for the 1/4, not 1/8. I'd love to hit an 11.

Jason

 

[25thmustang]

11s with a stick is nothing... I personally know more 10-11 second stick cars than auto, and never seen anyone have an issue at the track that an auto wouldnt have.