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BRSTYLE240SX · 07-29-2002, 11:38 AM

what would be the difference between the 1/4 mile time for an auto, and the 1/4 mile for a manual.. considering they are both very good drivers, and considering they both launch at the same time, the automatic driver is power breaking.. and the manual driver had a good (not perfect, but very good) launch?

boosteds14 · 07-30-2002, 09:14 AM

an automatic has longer gears (4speed)
while a manual has 5 gears

plus the automatic is very consistent. just floor it

Starlin · 07-30-2002, 12:56 PM

EGAD! Why would he be power braking?
Let us just alter you your plan a bit and say the auto has a 3000rpm stall converter.

I can't give any exact numbers without knowing more about the cars but if the exact same driver ran both cars under the same conditions with the same mods the auto will run faster just about every time.

Starlin

DriftMonkey · 07-30-2002, 01:10 PM

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im no expert but wouldnt he be power braking as to bring his rpms up without having the car move....i am pretty sure that this method works....you power brake the car right up until it starts to make the wheels spin this way you you have max torque......this might not be right but it's what i was told.....so dont flame me

the stall converter would work fine as well too...just making a point

07-29-2002, 11:38 AM	#1
BRSTYLE240SX Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what would be the difference between the 1/4 mile time for an auto, and the 1/4 mile for a manual.. considering they are both very good drivers, and considering they both launch at the same time, the automatic driver is power breaking.. and the manual driver had a good (not perfect, but very good) launch? __________________ FS: 92 Coupe w/ AT and 118K miles, Red WB: 91-93 HB w/ MT and <140k miles, any color

07-30-2002, 09:14 AM	#2
boosteds14 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CIPmotorsports Age: 43 Posts: 1,612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	an automatic has longer gears (4speed) while a manual has 5 gears plus the automatic is very consistent. just floor it __________________ 240SXONE www.240SXMOTORING.com --- One Stop Shop for Your Nissan 240sx

07-30-2002, 12:56 PM	#3
Starlin Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	EGAD! Why would he be power braking? Let us just alter you your plan a bit and say the auto has a 3000rpm stall converter. I can't give any exact numbers without knowing more about the cars but if the exact same driver ran both cars under the same conditions with the same mods the auto will run faster just about every time. 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

07-30-2002, 01:10 PM	#4
DriftMonkey Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> EGAD! Why would he be power braking? </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> im no expert but wouldnt he be power braking as to bring his rpms up without having the car move....i am pretty sure that this method works....you power brake the car right up until it starts to make the wheels spin this way you you have max torque......this might not be right but it's what i was told.....so dont flame me the stall converter would work fine as well too...just making a point __________________ Coastek240 still owes me a bumper or 82 bucks, which ever he decieds to send first.