Standard vs. Automatic - HELP ME DECIDE
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Mike67
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I thought about the same thing for my Coronet and actually went as far as purchasing the 4 speed...
After going to a couple of shows in the 55 that we typically don't go to due to distance, we sat in traffic....That's something that is getting worse by the day in my area, I decided to sell it and go with the auto with a manual valve body...
Hey, I'll still get to shift but won't wear my leg out in traffic...
After going to a couple of shows in the 55 that we typically don't go to due to distance, we sat in traffic....That's something that is getting worse by the day in my area, I decided to sell it and go with the auto with a manual valve body...
Hey, I'll still get to shift but won't wear my leg out in traffic...
mopar 3 B
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If you have knee problems forget the manual trans.
The Rebel
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moparjohnny
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how much driving are you planning on doing with it?
Or shoulder problems!
The Rebel
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The trouble is I AM!
I like standards but the fun wears off in a hurry with me. I really enjoy cruising with my coffee in my hand lol. If the auto is set up correctly they are as fun to drive as a stick. I have mine set up with stock valve body, new guts, governor with shifts set at 5800rpms and a loose torque converter. It's also a push button tranny and always makes me smile.
Speedbird
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I've never been sure what the old saying means, but that must be the "exception that proves the rule".
Oh, and the Dead Battery Start scenario should be mentioned with a manual verses an auto.
The Rebel
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Thanks again guys for all of your help & comments! I'm not going to think on it anymore as it's not like these are still rolling off the assembly line. Gotta move on what ever comes up and I like what I see.
krandall
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Automatic is nice if you plan on sitting in traffic a lot. It definitely does get old. I live near DT Minneapolis and my daily is a 5sp. There's something to be said about being able to "control" what you're doing or where your RPM's are sitting at. If I need to kick it down, the car doesn't get to decide what it downshifts to etc. 4sp's are tons of fun 
Old pushbutton trannys have a front AND rear pump. With it rolling in gear the rear pump spins to pressure up the system and gets the tc to spin, which will turn the engine over. Pretty slick!
moparjohnny
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be careful about driving car to work,unless it is gated and there is security,car will disappear on you if you can not watch it,crooks are always looking, be careful.
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[]If your going to race semi seriously or drive a lot in heavy traffic I'd go with the auto but don't discount the man trans, in 4 days time you'll be able to do it in your sleep, which I wouldn't recommend. Personally I've always thought the purpose of the hobby was to have fun which to me is shifting all day long. It gives more feeling of being in control and enhances the HP seat of the pants experience,but that's just me. The key phrase here is "Maximum Fun".
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Frankly I'm an automatic guy. Used to have a reverse manual auto. When I refreshed the car I went with the stock auto rebuild and find myself shifting it manually anyway. Not a fan of the 4 spds. Maybe it's just because I'm lazy - but LA traffic is not conducive to extra work in the car. As far as a 440 vs a 383 I don't think the transmission you choose makes any difference. Get what you want in either size motor.
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