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Smart move! 4-speed to Auto = Fewer broken parts, more consistency and faster times!

The only ones that think a 4-speed is faster are folks who have never actually raced a car before and after such a switch.

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Smart move! 4-speed to Auto = Fewer broken parts, more consistency and faster times!

The only ones that think a 4-speed is faster are folks who have never actually raced a car before and after such a switch.

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Smart move! 4-speed to Auto = Fewer broken parts, more consistency and faster times!

The only ones that think a 4-speed is faster are folks who have never actually raced a car before and after such a switch.

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Smart move! 4-speed to Auto = Fewer broken parts, more consistency and faster times!

The only ones that think a 4-speed is faster are folks who have never actually raced a car before and after such a switch.

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Smart move! 4-speed to Auto = Fewer broken parts, more consistency and faster times!

The only ones that think a 4-speed is faster are folks who have never actually raced a car before and after such a switch.

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I am glad I went with a auto in my 63 street/strip car because as was said it breaks way less parts and is just as fast as it would be with a stick. And I loved racing a four speed car years ago as I was very consisdent even with the 4-speed but that car was slower then my 63 and broke many more parts. Not bragging but I was pretty good with a stick car as my brother also said I thought I was Ronnie Sox. But on my budget I am so glad I went with the auto since I race my car sometimes. If you dont plan to put slicks on the car and dont plan to race it then the stick should be easy on the drivetrain Ron

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Theoretically the 4-speed should yield an advantage over the auto as it has a lower first gear (2.66 vs 2.45) and less drive train loss (not sure on the numbers but I heard 5% vs 10-15%).

However shifting as fast as an auto is quite challenging..

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I am changing back to a automatic 727 in my street car. So any good ideas i want a good stout street / strip trans but want more than just a stock rebuild since my car is 600 hp hp.

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I grew up on sticks. Auto's are great for racing but for fun driving on cruise nights and at shows you can't beat a stick! I'm lucky to have both now.

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racing it with a automatic is easier on the parts & most of the time more consistent but I always wanted a 440 six pack dana pistol grip 4 spd! I like to drive it more then race it anyhow more fun & cheaper

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Also the torque converter has torque multiplication that helps putting torque to the ground and helps the auto be as fast as a stick car even if it has one less gear on the average. I enjoy driving my 63 with the auto because I have a manual shift valve body and that lets me enjoy it more. Ron

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I am changing back to a automatic 727 in my street car. So any good ideas i want a good stout street / strip trans but want more than just a stock rebuild since my car is 600 hp hp.

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