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Silviaholic · 07-28-2002, 08:50 PM

The tuned auto is from levelten.com and it looks pretty sweet.  As far as I know, all those dragsters are running sevens with tuned auto transmissions.

What are your thoughts

(sorry for the poll in the Tech section, but it comes complete with a tech related thread)

AKADriver · 07-28-2002, 09:24 PM

A $3500 trans?

A shift kit and a high stall converter should be a lot less.

tnord · 07-28-2002, 10:09 PM

automatic transmission+drag racing=everything that is wrong in this world.

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Natty · 07-29-2002, 08:49 AM

While a tuned auto is crazy fast, it doesn't sound like it would be fun to drive. It doubt it would be comfy for the street either.
For me, I like going fast, and every but helps. But clutching and shifting is part of the experience, at least for me.
I'll take the manual for free  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>
Jeff

*sykikchimp* · 07-29-2002, 08:50 AM

I see no reason to dump money on a race Auto tranny that can handle outrageous amounts of HP, unless you already have outrageous amounts of HP.  I've never driven a car with this kind of setup but I would imagine it wouldn't be very streetable either..

Starlin · 07-29-2002, 09:06 AM

I run an FMX auto with a 3000 stall converter, braided lines, B&M Pro Shift Kit, B&M Bands and B&M Flex Plate in my Fairlane and run 1/2 second faster ETs in the 1/4 mile than I did with a Top Loader four speed and Hi-Perf clutch set up. Granted it is just barely streetable now.

Most serious straight liners I know run autos. They just shift faster and launch better than a manual.

Starlin

07-28-2002, 08:50 PM	#1
Silviaholic Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Jersey/Philadelphia Age: 41 Posts: 261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The tuned auto is from levelten.com and it looks pretty sweet.  As far as I know, all those dragsters are running sevens with tuned auto transmissions. What are your thoughts (sorry for the poll in the Tech section, but it comes complete with a tech related thread) __________________

07-29-2002, 08:49 AM	#4
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	While a tuned auto is crazy fast, it doesn't sound like it would be fun to drive. It doubt it would be comfy for the street either. For me, I like going fast, and every but helps. But clutching and shifting is part of the experience, at least for me. I'll take the manual for free  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-29-2002, 08:50 AM	#5
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I see no reason to dump money on a race Auto tranny that can handle outrageous amounts of HP, unless you already have outrageous amounts of HP.  I've never driven a car with this kind of setup but I would imagine it wouldn't be very streetable either.. __________________

07-29-2002, 09:06 AM	#6
Starlin Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I run an FMX auto with a 3000 stall converter, braided lines, B&M Pro Shift Kit, B&M Bands and B&M Flex Plate in my Fairlane and run 1/2 second faster ETs in the 1/4 mile than I did with a Top Loader four speed and Hi-Perf clutch set up. Granted it is just barely streetable now. Most serious straight liners I know run autos. They just shift faster and launch better than a manual. Starlin __________________ '89 240 SX: Chrome Tinted Windows/5 speed '67 Ford Fairlane: Edlebrock:RPM Intake/Cam & Lifters/750cfm Carb/Alum. Heads/Alum. Valve Covers/Alum. Air Filter, Hooker Headers, Griffen Alum. Radiator, Mallory Ignition Sys, 9mm Ford Racing Wires, Flowmaster Exhaust + misc = 560hp/12.6 sec 1/4 Mile

07-28-2002, 09:24 PM	#2
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,518 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	A $3500 trans? A shift kit and a high stall converter should be a lot less.

07-28-2002, 10:09 PM	#3
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	automatic transmission+drag racing=everything that is wrong in this world. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>