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Old 06-11-2009, 12:04 PM   #235
CanadianRocky
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Originally Posted by Super Sport View Post
You guys are saying that manual is a must for muscle cars but as far as I know, back in the 70s and 80s, it was very difficult to get a pony car with a manual transmission and even then they paled in comparison to the automatics due to the need for constant double-clutching. I guess times have changed, but in order to stick to the true 80s muscle car feel I will be getting the automatic.
You only need to double clutch a transmission if the syncro's are removed, or if it is a straight cut gear transmission.

I am trying to think of a muscle car built in the 60's, 70's and 80's that did NOT come with a standard and the Auto was optional. I cant think of one.
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