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gwhammy · 10-09-2006, 06:45 AM

Hi, will an auto trans pull with the manual transmissions? I'm running a built auto in my work truck I pull a little and it seems the manuals pull a little better. I'm thinking about going to 4.10 gears or maybe 4.56's so I can lock the torque convertor. Which is the better setup in a street diesel class? Thanks

JW3 · 10-11-2006, 08:45 AM

Overall.....Auto is better (if its set up to pull). Just because one has a built tranny does not mean it is set up to pull either.

95ram · 10-13-2006, 10:35 PM

If I were to do it all over again I'd go with an auto. A properly set up auto will pull with the manuals, and then you can take it to the track and run low 12's high 11's. IMO 4.56's are way to low of a gear.

smokinrod · 10-14-2006, 05:06 PM

I agree my auto hangs well with the manuals it just takes time to tun it all in

CookCR · 10-14-2006, 05:37 PM

If i didnt like racing so much id have a manual, if you want to go fast its auto or nothing.

10-09-2006, 06:45 AM	#1
gwhammy Name: gwhammy Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Missouri Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,201	auto vs manual Hi, will an auto trans pull with the manual transmissions? I'm running a built auto in my work truck I pull a little and it seems the manuals pull a little better. I'm thinking about going to 4.10 gears or maybe 4.56's so I can lock the torque convertor. Which is the better setup in a street diesel class? Thanks

10-11-2006, 08:45 AM	#2
JW3 Name: JW3 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 432	Overall.....Auto is better (if its set up to pull). Just because one has a built tranny does not mean it is set up to pull either. __________________ My truck

10-13-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
95ram Name: 95ram Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MN Member`s Gallery Posts: 517	If I were to do it all over again I'd go with an auto. A properly set up auto will pull with the manuals, and then you can take it to the track and run low 12's high 11's. IMO 4.56's are way to low of a gear. __________________ 98 12 QC SB 4x4 Powered by Banks

10-14-2006, 05:06 PM	#4
smokinrod Name: smokinrod Title: diesel jerk Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: allendale, michigan Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,232	I agree my auto hangs well with the manuals it just takes time to tun it all in __________________ just another pewter dmax work stock puller

10-14-2006, 05:37 PM	#5
CookCR Name: CookCR Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carlsbad, California Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,915	If i didnt like racing so much id have a manual, if you want to go fast its auto or nothing. __________________ 2014 Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/DSG