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| Auto or Manual 3800SC, lets hear opinions. (Page 1/3) |
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Fierosity
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DEC 31, 03:15 PM
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Bought a 2002 GTP and im debating a Manual vs Auto in my 85 GT. For those that have done the Manual to Auto swap please chime in. I've done the research of what it takes going either way just looking for opinions.
The car is a pile and looks like a pack of dogs lived in it. The motor and trans run really well and that's all I want... Got the car for $200 so I cant complain. Was able to drive it for a while and used my HPT VCM Scanner on it and it looks ok and shows no codes.
I think the Muncie would be fun but I know it would be faster on the street with the 4T65E-HD.
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olejoedad
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DEC 31, 04:06 PM
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Do you plan any mods to the engine to increase power?
We've done several 3800s into Fieros.
Unless you're dead set on a manual, the automatic is the way to go, it's programmable, shifts faster, less expensive and will handle the power, even with engine mods.
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Fierosity
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DEC 31, 04:29 PM
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Not really sure how far Ill go with it. Ive always wanted to build an ultimate sleeper so who knows. LOL Your point is a good one though, as it would offer HP growth potential with the Auto.
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Kitskaboodle
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DEC 31, 05:03 PM
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Funny, if you were doing this swap here in Ca., it wouldn’t even be a question. 😊
In Ca., you must swap what the car came with. (all GTP’s came with auto’s)
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Fierosity
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DEC 31, 06:38 PM
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Sorry to hear that, it must suck. Here in Alberta I don't need cats or require inspections.
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Fastback88
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DEC 31, 08:25 PM
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I have been going back and forth on a 5 speed or auto for over a month now, right now I have an 88gt 5 speed.
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Fierosity
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DEC 31, 09:20 PM
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Exactly... I'm leaning toward Automatic just for the Turbo later on. But I also think the Manual would be really great for autocross or just for everyday driving.
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BingB
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DEC 31, 10:54 PM
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If it is a weekend fun car then I would go manual.
If it is everyday driver then auto.
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Patrick
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JAN 01, 12:50 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fierosity:
I think the Muncie would be fun but I know it would be faster on the street with the 4T65E-HD.
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| quote | Originally posted by Fierosity:
I also think the Manual would be really great for autocross or just for everyday driving.
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Deep down inside, you already know which option you'd enjoy driving more.
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richard in nc
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JAN 01, 08:04 AM
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theres a lot less work involved with the manual.you can use your axles and the speedometer will work without modding.plus i assume you will need cooler lines to the radiator. [This message has been edited by richard in nc (edited 01-01-2024).]
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