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Originally Posted by theWeezL
Well, yes but your refering to an extremely high horsepower car using a built automatic...
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Actually my first example was an (approximate) 400rwhp bpu++++ Mkiv Supra with stock tt's AND with a
stock auto tranny. Maybe it's not low horsepower example, but imo it's certainly not "extremely high" (relative to the 1000hp+ Mk4s that are almost commonplace these days)...
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Originally Posted by theWeezL
...I could reference Pro-Stock drag racers who dont use automatics almost to the man. They use 4 spd clutchless transmission sure, but I hope you see the point...
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...Keeping this whole discussion in context, I don't know of any Pro-Stock
Mk4 Supras that are using clutchless 4spds (especially street-driven ones). Also, based on how much BIGDOM likes cornering too, I doubt he's is looking to convert the "twin turbo Mk4 Supra" he's planning to get into a Pro-Stock car with a clutchless 4spd. ...I hope you see my point as well.
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Originally Posted by theWeezL
...Take a stock mk4 6 speed and a stock auto to the track...put a good driver behind the wheel of both...and I'll put my money on the stick...
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I agree that, since the 6spd gets a little more horsepower to the ground than the auto, a bone-stock MK4 6spd may have a very slight edge with a
great driver...but put a simple
bleeder-T, downpipe, a
BCC, and
average drivers in both cars... and (ime) the auto wins consistently.
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Originally Posted by theWeezL
...But, ...when it comes to daily driving...Stick VS auto is purely a subjective and personal thing.
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Agreed. Fwiw, that's why I first clarified BIGDOM's exact application
before advising him on transmission selection.