Justwondering
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What is a console automatic? Is that just a not-on-the-steering column automatic?
Manual or Auto?
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Justwondering
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Thanks for the explanation.
Aspen500
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Horse a piece on manual or auto in the 1/4 mile. An auto will make faster shifts but also uses more horsepower in the process but is mostly offset by the converter multiplying torque. A manual takes much less power to run but you have to be good at power shifting to not lose time and there's no torque multiplication with a clutch. An auto is easier on parts such as the driveshaft and rear axle than a manual would be, especially if you power shift.
How's that for a non-answer? lol What i'm trying to say is it's really personal preference. Me, I prefer an automatic now. Ask me thirty years ago and I would have said manual.
How's that for a non-answer? lol What i'm trying to say is it's really personal preference. Me, I prefer an automatic now. Ask me thirty years ago and I would have said manual.
The key phrase is “your preference”.
An automatic weights more, robs more horsepower and gets (in most cases) worse fuel mileage than a standard transmission will (on most people).
My experience shows an automatic transmission tends to break down (long term) more often, and when they do break, costs more to fix than a manual transmission does.
If racing, an automatic will get you more consistent times – which can be a big plus.
I prefer the manual – but can drive an auto (although not smiling as much).
When I had injured my ankle awhile back, driving the stick was painful but possible.
Note: I don’t think a word that anyone here should convince you to your choice. The only thing we can do is help you confirm your choice.
Off topic Note: my ’97 Dodge ¾ ton diesel 5-speed 2*4 extended cab with 8 foot bed is a big long and heavy beast of a truck. Size alone is intimidating to many people to drive – but it is very forgiving to drive. I’ve taught a bunch of people how to drive a stick with it. You can take off in 5th gear if you want to – but it will also buck like a bull doing so (think rodeo bull riding). The truck has a governor so going over 3k RPM’s wont happen. All you have to do is find some huge yard or parking lot somewhere - for it will not turn on a time.
An automatic weights more, robs more horsepower and gets (in most cases) worse fuel mileage than a standard transmission will (on most people).
My experience shows an automatic transmission tends to break down (long term) more often, and when they do break, costs more to fix than a manual transmission does.
If racing, an automatic will get you more consistent times – which can be a big plus.
I prefer the manual – but can drive an auto (although not smiling as much).
When I had injured my ankle awhile back, driving the stick was painful but possible.
Note: I don’t think a word that anyone here should convince you to your choice. The only thing we can do is help you confirm your choice.
Off topic Note: my ’97 Dodge ¾ ton diesel 5-speed 2*4 extended cab with 8 foot bed is a big long and heavy beast of a truck. Size alone is intimidating to many people to drive – but it is very forgiving to drive. I’ve taught a bunch of people how to drive a stick with it. You can take off in 5th gear if you want to – but it will also buck like a bull doing so (think rodeo bull riding). The truck has a governor so going over 3k RPM’s wont happen. All you have to do is find some huge yard or parking lot somewhere - for it will not turn on a time.
Justwondering
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I had a dodge dakota from the last year they had a carb. It literally took 5 lane widths to do a u-turn.
I have the car home and am needing some parts. I will pull the clutch and brake pedal assembly and will take you up on that offer. Pm me for details. Thanks.
I already have a manual clutch petal setup (and an automatic clutch petal setup) – so not really needing another set.
Now with that said, I would be willing to sell my auto petal setup (out of an ’84 Gran Fury police car – but the same exact thing as what F-body automatics use) for $10.00 plus the ride there.
I wasn’t trying to imply I needed another manual petal setup (if so, sorry) – but I see a lot of people (here) looking for them.
If interested, I can post pictures here (can’t post pictures in PM’s/conversations).
BudW
Now with that said, I would be willing to sell my auto petal setup (out of an ’84 Gran Fury police car – but the same exact thing as what F-body automatics use) for $10.00 plus the ride there.
I wasn’t trying to imply I needed another manual petal setup (if so, sorry) – but I see a lot of people (here) looking for them.
If interested, I can post pictures here (can’t post pictures in PM’s/conversations).
BudW
I would be more interested in barter. That sounds high for an automatic pedal assembly. I have a manual steering box I am willing to trade. My funds are limited at this time and drive train has priority over the winter. Thanks.
I think we can trade.
Will send you a PM with address, shortly (taking family out for evening, first).
Will send you a PM with address, shortly (taking family out for evening, first).
