This issue reminds me of the "Trans-am, Camaro Issue" which one is better???
I have not driven a 5-speed PT Turbo. All I can say is for the automatic. Check my "PT Turbo Strip Performance" Post in the PT Turbo forum.
I tested the car in "D" mode and "Auto Stick" mode and I had to retract on my statement that the "Manual mode doesnt work for drag".
My passes in "D" mode were of 15.75 at 85.4 MPH
My passes in "Auto Stick" mode were 15.37 at 94.5 MPH
There is a marked difference in the two and the reason is "Overdrive" In "D" mode the car shifted to fourth when the tach read 4000 RPM and I was still in the 1/4 mile run.
In "auto Stick" mode all the shifts where done at redline. You dont even have to worry about shifting; the computer will do it for you in all first three gears.
All this tests were done with the car Bone Stock.
The only way we can put this issue to rest is by taking a 5-Speed car to the track and race it Bone Stock and compare the numbers.
My two cents.
Ian
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