Standard vs Automatic Racing - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

HarrisraTx · 08-18-2010, 07:25 PM

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.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 08-18-2010, 07:29 PM

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.

Jose · 08-18-2010, 07:29 PM

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.

ketel0ne · 08-18-2010, 07:30 PM

Quikzilver · 08-18-2010, 07:33 PM

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.

Supercharged SS · 08-18-2010, 07:38 PM

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.

mikeSS · 08-18-2010, 08:11 PM

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

Dion_1969 · 08-18-2010, 09:07 PM

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

kingbambino22 · 08-18-2010, 09:55 PM

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.

acatlover13 · 08-19-2010, 09:37 AM

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.

Dave Coyle · 08-19-2010, 09:56 AM

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!!!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 08-19-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acatlover13

If you're drag racing for fun....drive a manual. If you're racing to WIN....drive an Auto.

HarrisraTx · 09-29-2010, 01:54 PM

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

GMRULZ · 09-29-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acatlover13

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.

DITTO

08-18-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
HarrisraTx 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, 09:07 PM	#8
Dion_1969 Drives: ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tarpon springs Posts: 215 View My Garage	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

08-19-2010, 09:37 AM	#10
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	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
Dave Coyle Drives: 2010 SS , 1970 Z-28, 2002 Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,524 View My Garage	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

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08-18-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS 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
Jose Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS White S/C Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 842 View My Garage	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
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage

08-18-2010, 07:33 PM	#5
Quikzilver 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
Supercharged SS 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
mikeSS 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, 09:55 PM	#9
kingbambino22 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.

09-29-2010, 01:54 PM	#13
HarrisraTx 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