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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

Silviaholic · 07-30-2002, 01:02 PM

See as far as I heard, Auto's get an astounding launch and being the fact taht machine shifts faster than man, i was left only to assume that the tuned Auto could do more quarter mile damage.  And as for the street, the gears arent going to be set at alcohol dragster ratios, just something with a little pep in its step.

uuninja · 08-05-2002, 07:59 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (tnord @ July 28 2002,12:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">automatic transmission+drag racing=everything that is wrong in this world.

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Uh that and "euro tailights"...   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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-E- · 08-23-2002, 12:34 AM

im stuck with an auto <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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SimpleS14 · 08-29-2002, 04:46 PM

I would go for a manual, since I finally learned how to drive stick.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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95exlude · 09-02-2002, 03:08 PM

i think the ideal is the electronically controlled manual shifter, such as porsche's tiptronic

07-28-2002, 08:50 PM	#1
Silviaholic Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Jersey/Philadelphia Age: 40 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: 43 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

07-30-2002, 01:02 PM	#7
Silviaholic Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Jersey/Philadelphia Age: 40 Posts: 261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	See as far as I heard, Auto's get an astounding launch and being the fact taht machine shifts faster than man, i was left only to assume that the tuned Auto could do more quarter mile damage.  And as for the street, the gears arent going to be set at alcohol dragster ratios, just something with a little pep in its step. __________________

07-28-2002, 09:24 PM	#2
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 42 Posts: 3,475 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:'>

08-05-2002, 07:59 PM	#8
uuninja Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reston, VA Age: 46 Posts: 812 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (tnord @ July 28 2002,12:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">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:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Uh that and "euro tailights"...   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Lurker Supreme! www.midatlantic240sx.com 91 Coupe 97 KA24DE+T SOLD

08-23-2002, 12:34 AM	#9
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 42 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im stuck with an auto <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> 5 speed swap soon <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

08-29-2002, 04:46 PM	#10
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 41 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would go for a manual, since I finally learned how to drive stick.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

09-02-2002, 03:08 PM	#11
95exlude Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think the ideal is the electronically controlled manual shifter, such as porsche's tiptronic