auto or manual?
 

Im debating. Now that im slowly resigning my self to fix his old Monte SS, i dont know which way to go. All SS were auto, so staying auto would be the easiest route, and of course cheaper because duh i build them all day.

Going 6spd would require holes being cut and pedals being installed and a high dollar clutch....

6spd would be fun but auto would be more cost effective and easier. 6spd might require a better rear end, but with the auto i can probably get away with the 8.5 10 bolt with the proper hardware.

Decisions, decisions....

auto .... built tranny, trans brake proper stall... done.
my .5 cents:)

5/6 speeds are fun tho.

lol, dont really need a trans brake on a stock ls1.

I dont like autos, so you know my vote :p 6spd is more fun.

Except my Camaro is gonna have an auto because of ''requirement'', sooo :hide:

Auto by far.

auto. i had a m6 in my old gto. always worried about clutches.

You already have the t56, the clutch wont be that bad for your power level ~$550. If you go auto, which would be cool, then you would be looking at big money for your 4000 stall circle d converter (assuming 4l60e, which since this is gonna be a street cruiser I would assume you want OD). I'm assuming the car will have a cam, of course.

Street = Manual
Strip = Auto

If the mix of the two are equal, go auto. My $0.02 worth.

dj

You will win more race's with an auto.....Cheaper than buying clutches!

I can get you in touch with my transmission guy...

I do.:bigthumb:

Joe shut up.

:hail:

POWERGLIDE 4 THE WIN:hysterical:

:hysterical: :bigthumb:

Sorry Joe. Maybe i should clarify. I already have a converter, from my research it seems to be a pretty decent one. If need be i can have it rebuilt or modified for 200-300 bucks. I have the correct 4l60e cores to build. Parts wont be so bad for me because, well, you know the parts store and all.

With the six speed i still need to open it up and put bronze fork pads in it, 130 bucks, and a good clutch, id like to go ceramic not LS7, i know thats the one you quoted for price.

Either way i want to get a drive shaft made. So it comes down to ease of the project. The car is set up for auto. With the manual id need to put a hole in the fire wall and a hole in the floor board, then install pedals.

The car will probably be at the track every weekend.

Im leaning toward auto, might save the t56 for Taras car.

Pfft. That guy only builds transmissions for 8 second cars that get beat by scamps. F that i wanna to fast!

Low blow! I went 7.9 @ 90 on one pass!

lol. BTW i got the Formula seats installed in the Monte today!!!! woot! Progress!

throw you a built 80 in and you wont have to bother with it again unless you dont want the weight.