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Old 04-17-2008, 01:50 AM   #2
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Default Re: Stick verses Automatic (Stock Eliminator)

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Originally Posted by Jesse Knapp View Post
Since I have only raced automatics by footbrake and transbrake, I have no experience with a stick setup. Which one is the quicker? I do know a stick will mph more with identical et as an automatic. For example, everyone knows Bobby De Armonds camaro and how quick it is. Suppose he would swap it to a stick setup, would it go quicker, slower, or about the same, with a good stick driver? Whick one would 60' better? Thanks in advance for an answer. Jesse
The main factors that would determine the performance is the clutch and suspension set up. Many times you will see a stick car put more MPH than an automatic, however, the auto will be quicker in ET.
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