WTT: M6 Trans Am

[c0ncEpT]

I'm on my second auto LS1 F-body.

The 1st one had bolt ons, stock converter, stock 3.23 gears and wouldnt get out of its own way. 13.5@105

The 2nd one had pretty much the exact same power mods as the 1st one(MAYBE 20hp more) except a big converter and 3.73's. It would spin from 40 if I really wanted it to. 12.1@113

Its all about how the car is set up. A stock converter'd car is going to be a complete roach. Period.

[Curt_irocz]

I would just trow a converter in it. My 95 ls1 car is pretty much stock with a 4k converter. And you wouldn't think it just has a converter, and it is fun. But if you want a t56 I got a full lt1 t56 set up for sale.

[Darren]

manuals are just much more fun to drive, period.

[meissen]

Manuals are fun but autos can be too. I was honestly surprised when I drove my mom's 2012 Camaro on Saturday. Being that hers is an auto and mine is a manual. Her car would definitely beat mine if we were to race - her car takes off like a rocket while I'm trying to shift.

[c0ncEpT]

manuals are just much more fun to drive, period.

Have you ever driven a car with a big stalled auto? Specifically one with more than 300RWHP?

[Dummybait]

Manuals are fun but autos can be too. I was honestly surprised when I drove my mom's 2012 Camaro on Saturday. Being that hers is an auto and mine is a manual. Her car would definitely beat mine if we were to race - her car takes off like a rocket while I'm trying to shift.

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[Darren]

Have you ever driven a car with a big stalled auto? Specifically one with more than 300RWHP?

I have driven Liz's a couple times up and down woodward, so yes.

[erk2581]

Stalled Auto>M6...mod for mod you will put down bigger numbers with a manual and run a better ET with a auto. I know an LT1 car (granted on street tires) that put down 37Xhp and got gapped by a bolt on LS car that MIGHT have made 330 on the dyno.

[Darren]

and? Not everyone is out to go fast or down the strip, driving up and down woodward IMO a manual car is much more fun to drive and to cruise in. Putting it in D and hitting the gas is boring IMO

[erk2581]

and? Not everyone is out to go fast or down the strip, driving up and down woodward IMO a manual car is much more fun to drive and to cruise in. Putting it in D and hitting the gas is boring IMO

Also true. OP-what are your goals? What are you building this car for?

[QuickTop]

and? Not everyone is out to go fast or down the strip, driving up and down woodward IMO a manual car is much more fun to drive and to cruise in. Putting it in D and hitting the gas is boring IMO

Exactly how I feel. My car will probably never be down the track. But the thrill of throwing into gears and chirping third while a mustang is still at the light is needed for cars like these. And people like me and Darren

[meissen]

Meanwhile, the Mustang just hits the gas and beats you.

[ryanwarby01]

I understand both arguments. Someone please explain why a Z06 and a ZR1 are only available in 6 speeds? I will say, if I ever buy another 4th gen it will be an auto.

[Formul8d]

Since you guys are all recommending stalls for him, and I'm kind of in the same boat as the OP...what stall converter would you recommend for a bolt on car with let's say 3.73 gears??

[c0ncEpT]

I understand both arguments. Someone please explain why a Z06 and a ZR1 are only available in 6 speeds? I will say, if I ever buy another 4th gen it will be an auto.

Because they are designed for a road course not a dragstrip

Since you guys are all recommending stalls for him, and I'm kind of in the same boat as the OP...what stall converter would you recommend for a bolt on car with let's say 3.73 gears??

3200-3600.

I had a 4000 in my bolt on car and it could have used to be a touch looser if anything. I have an LS1 car tho.