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From manual to auto 1/4mile

Started by rb3torana · 19 Nov 2012 · 31 replies

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rb3toranaArchived member
Just wondering how much faster/slower MPH etc, people have run going from manual to auto with no other changes. Thanks
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madrexArchived member
I dont think the mph will be faster manuals normaly run big mph but slower ets than auto
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sherman89Archived member
Depends if you are a **** at manuals.
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PSI06Archived member
yeh i went from 11.3 at 128mph to 9.5 at 138. mx7 to power glide. must say couldnt drive the manual that well.
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rb3toranaArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by PSI06 [View Post] yeh i went from 11.3 at 128mph to 9.5 at 138. mx7 to power glide. must say couldnt drive the manual that well. Was that at the same power level? Or how much more power?
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PSI06Archived member
yeh had same boost 36psi but different turbo actually had pro boost 42r as a manual for that run at 11.3 and now runs gtx45r as an auto. as a manual with the gtx45r it made like 850 rear wheel (unable to strap down enough kept turning tyres) ,with auto now makes 680 rear wheel same dyno and tuner.
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rb3toranaArchived member
What did it make on the dyno with the proboost turbo? Cheers
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PSI06Archived member
About 650 I think from memory
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grunter01Archived member
That's a big difference Brett, would you ever go back to manual? I wouldn't mind getting a manual setup to put behind mine for some fun....
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XCHASEArchived member
Theres a tuff 5spd box advertised at the mo. Get on it. Its a good deal Grunter01
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251NFLArchived member
Thanks Steve. Grunted see my post if ur keen for a LIKE NEW straight cut manual with brand new NPC twin plate to suit
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PSI06Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by grunter01 [View Post] That's a big difference Brett, would you ever go back to manual? I wouldn't mind getting a manual setup to put behind mine for some fun.... Nah don't think so. Great fun on the street and the pull in 3rd and 4th gear was mad. But as for 1/4 mile it's much cheaper and easier I reckon to go auto. Manuals r awesome for the dyno.
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MorgzArchived member
was the 45 really laggy behind the manual? did u see any boost in second gear?
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PSI06Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Morgz [View Post] was the 45 really laggy behind the manual? did u see any boost in second gear? Yeh wasn't too bad but you could get boost in first and definitely get full boost in second but boost wasn't the problem traction was!!! Even with 255 et streets and concrete highway
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MorgzArchived member
That's a lot better than I thought it'd be
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PSI06Archived member
Check my run on YouTube had the proboost 42r for that run just had to ride the clutch off the line and went a lazy 1.6 60 foot too
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grunter01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 251NFL [View Post] Thanks Steve. Grunted see my post if ur keen for a LIKE NEW straight cut manual with brand new NPC twin plate to suit hmm i will have a think about it and get back to you. My car is making 610rwhp on 21psi through my glide with a 4500rpm stall, imagine what it would make if i converted it to manual im sure it would be fun.
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251NFLArchived member
What turbo mate? That's sick power through a glide.
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PSI06Archived member
He has a 26/30 i think. That would be wicked fun with a manual!!!!!!
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251NFLArchived member
Well I have the perfect manual haha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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