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nless you are Ronnie Sox's ghost, the auto is going to be quicker in most cases.

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Agreed, Ronnie was the best known Mopar 4 speed racer ever as far as I'm concerned, fast and consistant (and it his consistancy is what made him a legend, not just a few quick passes).

So, don't go thinking that he's the only one able to speed shift an 833 (no clutch etc.) it's a learned technique, some can master it, some can't. Few can do it consistantly. Bottom line, stock for stock a 4 speed trans vs an automatic the 4 speed is going to offer the quickest/fastest 1/4 mile speed POTENTIAL, the rest is up to the driver.

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Not trying to beat this one to death and I don't dissagree for the most part, but there is only one 4 spd in the top 10 PS cars for a legitimate reason......and it ain't 'cause those guys want to go slower. I will concede that there is undoubtably some improvement in the automatics internals....even on these "stock" cars!

Sure some guys can shift a 833 like it was an extension of themselves and I'm sure the consistency can be learned. I still think my car will be no slower as an automatic and that it will be easier to launch and easier on parts and the unibody.


Dave