EFXR62

Thought it was time for some fun..

In case you guys haven't noticed, i've started a small society, all about preserving and admiring the automatic transmission.

With most of us chasing boost as of late, it seems strange that people would convert to manual, when it's proven that auto's will handle the power transfer better, and last longer than a manual.

I have a list of Pro's and con's for converting to a manual.

Pro's
- Go faster (So you can write your car off instead of just denting the front fender)
- Finally have 5 gears (Just another thing to add to the list that can go wrong with your car)
- Adding '5 speed' to your sig. w00t.

Cons
- Can't eat a KFC Zinger burger and large chips when accelerating from 0 - 100.
- The cost factor, and motivation factor of actually getting off your ass and do the conversion yourself.
- Endless problems with ECU unless you spend more money on a whole new computer.
- Clutches. Nuff said.
- Traffic. Nuff said.
- Girls, can't do your make-up in the rear view mirror and drive at the same time.

So, as you can see, auto's are grouse, and manuals are for p00fs(tm)

If you agree with this new societies beliefs, feel free to add our calling card to your signature today!

We welcome all new members with open arms.

Hope to have you join us!

Cheers,
Yaggy

psycho chicken

OK Yagz. When I get the 5 speed, my car vs your car.

They call em soft-o-matics for a reason you know!

barry_v

Im in. with lock up torque converters the fuel economy isnt that much better in a manual any more. I HATE FOLLOWING MANUAL DRIVERS OFF AT THE LIGHTS! BROOOM .............BRAKE........BROOOOOM....BRAKE......ad nausium.

and yes i can drive a manual, better than most.

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1992 DC LTD 5.0
Duel exhaust, Genie extractors, Ported E7 heads, ported lower HO inlet, 70mm maf, Underdrive Pullies

AusCaRnAgEr

A manual has the potential for better fuel economy and much better potential for speed/quarter times then an auto - shift kit or not!
Why the hell do you think in the EA-EDs the manual was standard in the sports models.


Autos are for Fagz like ....
Manuals are for MEN.

I rest my case.

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1966 Blue Ford Galaxie - 4Dr Sedan, Pwr Steering, 302 Windsor, Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold, 650 Holley Race Custom , Crow Cam 15666, Rollmaster Camgear, Heads Ported, MSD 6AL Ignition, MSD Billet Dizzy, Crane Energizer Roller Rockers, C4 - Stage 2 Shift Kit, HiStall 2500rpm, B&M Z-Gate Shifter, XY GT Radiator, 2.92 9" Diff, Dual Thermofans, 2.25" Dual Exhaust, RCI 16gal Fuel Cell.

EFXR62

Pretty strong case there AuS, but this is my thread, and i'm the Judge, and that case being thrown out :) *slams hammer*

Next case please. :)

AusCaRnAgEr

Until youve driven a manual Yagz, let alone a car other then your own....You can merely speculate.

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1966 Blue Ford Galaxie - 4Dr Sedan, Pwr Steering, 302 Windsor, Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold, 650 Holley Race Custom , Crow Cam 15666, Rollmaster Camgear, Heads Ported, MSD 6AL Ignition, MSD Billet Dizzy, Crane Energizer Roller Rockers, C4 - Stage 2 Shift Kit, HiStall 2500rpm, B&M Z-Gate Shifter, XY GT Radiator, 2.92 9" Diff, Dual Thermofans, 2.25" Dual Exhaust, RCI 16gal Fuel Cell.

Aaron_EF8

Actually, the EA-ED had a manual as standard in ALL lower models, not just XR's. It's to do with the fact the manual is cheaper.

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95 EF Fairmont 5.0 - Heritage Green - 4 Speed auto with AU S5 - 3.23LSD - 17x8" LWT Wheels - King Superlows - 76mm Cobra MAF - 65mm throttle - BPT Underdrive Pulley Kit - 3" Mandrel-bent Lukey exhaust - Tinted Windows - MP3 CD player - White faced dials.

117rwKw - 15.47@89.9MPH

barry_v

"much better potential for speed/quarter times" not really, a high stall torque converter will solve that problem

"Why the hell do you think in the EA-EDs the manual was standard in the sports models."

because sports models (ok, the EA S packs) are glorified poverty packs, go the luxury models!

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1992 DC LTD 5.0
Duel exhaust, Genie extractors, Ported E7 heads, ported lower HO inlet, 70mm maf, Underdrive Pullies

EFJase

haha

Never thought id see a slothmatic preservation society lol

Id ditch my auto for a manny any day:)

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AusCaRnAgEr

Hmm you could get a shift kit and high stall torque convertors and better tranny coolers for ya auto...
Or you could just put in a manual, for a little bit more cash, and have a lighter box that doesnt chew as much power....

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1966 Blue Ford Galaxie - 4Dr Sedan, Pwr Steering, 302 Windsor, Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold, 650 Holley Race Custom , Crow Cam 15666, Rollmaster Camgear, Heads Ported, MSD 6AL Ignition, MSD Billet Dizzy, Crane Energizer Roller Rockers, C4 - Stage 2 Shift Kit, HiStall 2500rpm, B&M Z-Gate Shifter, XY GT Radiator, 2.92 9" Diff, Dual Thermofans, 2.25" Dual Exhaust, RCI 16gal Fuel Cell.