- Stock FWD auto trannys are usually weak (i know Mitsubishi are, i'm guessing honda are the same?)
- More expensive than a manual to repair/upgrade
- Less fuel efficent (daily driver)
- Generally less control of the car during cornering etc....
Shift shock doesnt effect the auto as much as other brands. ive heard of people nuetral dropping in boost -12psi peak- for extended periods (read: they were doing a 5speed swap soon) and the trannys never skipped a beat with a cooler. Your only worry turbo wise is heat, and a oil cooler is recommended for setups heavily utilised or boosting above 8psi regulaliry.
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My auto ****ed up when I turbo'ed my car (although it was slightly ****ed before the conversion). I'd go manual anyday.
Auto's gonna get you a quicker 1/4 tho (if you have a built auto that is). I was weighin up strengthening my auto but ended up going with the 5spd conversion and I couldn't be happier.
End of the day, manual is more fun to drive and you have more control. Saying that though, you can get a "clutchless auto" that is basically like manual anyway but will give you shofter shifting and, end result, better slips.
i have a off street datsun 1000 coupe and i'm running a auto behind it.. cant go past it!! for straight line speed that is.. the box is fully manualised big stally ect and as for control a manualised auto is just as good as a manual imo..
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