08-18-2010, 07:25 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 60
|
Standard vs Automatic Racing
Alright so this has puzzled me and I dont want to listen to anyone but Camaro owners. I have a couple of friends who race really shitty ricers. Im not much into racing as I do have the V6 but I would like to get into modding giving me a little led in the gun for going against Mustang GT's but this is what my friends told me. It would be a waste of money modding an Automatic car because manual transmissions will always have me beat. He states that if I go against the same exact car with a Manual Transmission it will out run me by alot hints why racecar drivers drive stick. He even said his 4 banger prelude would rape me but it was quite the opposite as I took him at a red light 0-60 by 3 car lengths. Give me your opinions on this and if its true I will def sell my auto and get a standard before doing any mods.
|
08-18-2010, 07:29 PM | #2 |
Go Blue!!!!!
Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Indiana
Posts: 23,290
|
Your friends don't know crap. Almost ALL serious drag racers have automatics. They are more consistent, easier to launch than sticks. My money is on an auto vs manual all things being equal.
|
08-18-2010, 07:29 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS White S/C Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 842
|
Honestly I doubt it, I have a 2010 2SS/RS with LG FULL exhaust, programmed and with intake, and I kicked a 2010 bare stock manual 2SS.
|
08-18-2010, 07:30 PM | #4 |
Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Charles Town, WV
Posts: 1,314
|
|
08-18-2010, 07:33 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS,1970 Camaro RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Delray Beach, FL
Posts: 58
|
For drag racing...AUTO. You will get the most consistant runs with an Auto. That is why I bought an auto tranny'ed Corvette, as I was drag racing. Manuals may be a little faster, as you can hold the gears longer, but unless you are awesome on the tree with a stick, I would put my money on the auto.
|
08-18-2010, 07:38 PM | #6 |
Account Suspended
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sandy Hook, CT
Posts: 11,927
|
There is no way that I would be able to cut 1.48 60's if my car was a stick. With the auto its so much easier to avoid mistakes.
|
08-18-2010, 08:11 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MI
Posts: 7,462
|
auto is only better when you have ALLOT of HP.... a v6 camaro you want a manual.... if you have like 600 hp then ya auto is better for the drag
|
08-18-2010, 09:07 PM | #8 |
check this article out it gives you some great info for on the pro's and cons of both transmissions. I still say manual though. http://www.modernracer.com/tips/drag...echniques.html
__________________
Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it- George Santayana
|
|
08-18-2010, 09:55 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2023Porsche Cayenne S Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: everywhere and no where
Posts: 317
|
Auto for drag racing. You have to be a good driver for drag racing a stick. Mine is a manual cause I want drag race every weekend. I love shifting myself. take more skill to drag a stick.
|
08-19-2010, 09:37 AM | #10 |
Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Lynn Haven, Florida
Posts: 3,054
|
If you're drag racing for fun....drive a manual. If you're racing to WIN....drive an Auto. You will NEVER get the consistent launches and times with a manual...no matter how good or skilled you are at driving. Period.
__________________
ECC on Facebook
2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake |
08-19-2010, 09:56 AM | #11 |
Drives: 2010 SS , 1970 Z-28, 2002 Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,524
|
I have an automatic and have had it tuned along with headers, high flo cats, corsa exhaust and a CAI. I raced a manual 2010 SS that had what I had plus a supercharger, I ran a 12.73 to his 12.35 quarter mile. He did get me but just over 3 car lengths but he had the supercharger so I would have to say that you are not wasting your time moding the auto!!! If I had a supercharger on mine I would have smoked him!!!
__________________
IF IT'S WORTH HAVING, IT'S WORTH WAITING FOR!!!! (AND IT WAS)
434RWHP/403RWTQ Livernois Motorsports 2C Cam kit Kooks 1 7/8 LT Headers/Hi-Flo Cats/Corsa Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI / Port Intake Precission 2400/2800 Converter/3.73 AAM gears Livernois Motorsports Tune Best time: 11.97 @ 117 MPH |
08-19-2010, 09:59 AM | #12 |
Go Blue!!!!!
Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Indiana
Posts: 23,290
|
|
09-29-2010, 01:54 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 60
|
Well one of my buddy's told me today that tracks wont let you on with an automatic. (Post comments here) he will be looking at this so go easy on him. lol
|
09-29-2010, 02:01 PM | #14 | |
Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: VA
Posts: 1,819
|
Quote:
DITTO
__________________
2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter.
Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list.. |
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Tracking All Currently Known US VIN and Window Stickers - Order Tracking Thread | UCF w00t | Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions | 4242 | 02-17-2014 08:57 PM |
Vengeance Racing GIVING AWAY $500.00 CASH.. Step inside for details!!! | Ron@Vengeance | Engine Internals | 4 | 08-24-2010 06:47 AM |
MTI Racing 5th Gen Camaro Shifter SALE | MTI Racing Kevin | Transmission / Driveline | 0 | 05-24-2010 08:30 AM |
Forza 3 update - full car list & new trailer | Sean@Phastek | Off-topic Discussions | 7 | 10-09-2009 11:00 AM |
MTI Racing 500ci Dominator Engine Assembly | MTI Racing | 4th Generation Camaros | 1 | 08-27-2009 11:00 AM |