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I've got a 727 in my Satellite. I've previously had an auto Barracuda, and an auto in a 351 Falcon (Australian model). I've never driven a 4spd in a muscle car, but all my everyday cars have been manuals as I generally hate autos (unless they are behind a big torquey V8).
My question is, how much better (or worse) is the driving experience of a 4spd compared to an auto? My car is only street driven and the auto is great for fast starts off the lights and for cruising, but I do miss the extra work of changing gears myself. The auto is also great for a quick drop down into 2nd to make a light before it changes, but then with the manual on a run through the gears you get to hear the revs rise to a peak 4 times compared to 3, and get to feel like Kowalski dropping down to 3rd to outrun the helicopter.
I'm thinking of doing a conversion with a kit from Brewers but I'd appreciate everyone's input first as it's a lot of money.
My question is, how much better (or worse) is the driving experience of a 4spd compared to an auto? My car is only street driven and the auto is great for fast starts off the lights and for cruising, but I do miss the extra work of changing gears myself. The auto is also great for a quick drop down into 2nd to make a light before it changes, but then with the manual on a run through the gears you get to hear the revs rise to a peak 4 times compared to 3, and get to feel like Kowalski dropping down to 3rd to outrun the helicopter.
I'm thinking of doing a conversion with a kit from Brewers but I'd appreciate everyone's input first as it's a lot of money.