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**kdanner** · 10-30-2013, 04:15 PM

I love manual transmissions. Not the junk like the MT82 or anything Tremec makes, the real deal Jerico/Gforce/Liberty stuff. Of course that totally eliminates the BS of "it takes skill", which is nothing more than an excuse for a POS transmission. You aren't going to miss gears with the good stuff, the only possibility for driver error is to shift at the wrong time, which is no different than an automatic with a manual valve body.

**wbt** · 10-30-2013, 05:16 PM

My wife's car has an MT-82 so when I feel the need to stick something into a corner and row the gears it does just that.

My auto with a loose converter is still more fun to drive on the street in a straight line. Flashing the converter makes for a nice "blip".

**Grandpa** · 10-30-2013, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by wbt

My wife's car has an MT-82 so when I feel the need to stick something into a corner and row the gears it does just that.

My auto with a loose converter is still more fun to drive on the street in a straight line. Flashing the converter makes for a nice "blip".

The right convertor is definitely key with an auto on the street. The wrong selection can make street driving absolutely miserable even though it might haul ass in a straight line.

**wbt** · 10-30-2013, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT

The right convertor is definitely key with an auto on the street. The wrong selection can make street driving absolutely miserable even though it might haul ass in a straight line.

That's even subjective. Some have higher tolerance for certain things vs. others.

How about those 2015 Mustangs? Seems to be a lot of "Internet rumors" flowing. It will be interesting to see what Ford does however I will never own one.

**Dominic Toretto** · 10-30-2013, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by wbt

It will be interesting to see what Ford does however I will never own one.

Why is that?

-Alex

**Courtesy Flush** · 10-31-2013, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Why is that?

-Alex

I'm not speaking for wbt but, if i was guessing.
One of the fastest N/A 5.0L mustangs around and getting faster.
Setup that works for 1/4 duty and daily.

Stick with what works and continues to perform. Whats upsetting is some F/I cars havent even come close to a 10 second 1/4 mile

Also initial photos of new body looks like a mut. Fusion or mustang, New age or modern? Does ford even know?

**wbt** · 10-31-2013, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Why is that?

-Alex

Just doesn't appeal to me. Not a fan of IRS and if they come up with a way to make more power that I can retrofit, then no real need to change.

The IRS stuff is probably the biggest deal breaker. It is one of the reasons I dumped my 2010 Camaro SS for a 2011 Mustang GT. So much more expensive to make it reliable enough for consistent strip duty.

The "Coyote Tax" will be renewed all over again as well.

**BERT** · 10-31-2013, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by kdanner

I love manual transmissions. Not the junk like the MT82 or anything Tremec makes, the real deal Jerico/Gforce/Liberty stuff. Of course that totally eliminates the BS of "it takes skill", which is nothing more than an excuse for a POS transmission. You aren't going to miss gears with the good stuff, the only possibility for driver error is to shift at the wrong time, which is no different than an automatic with a manual valve body.

So as long as you don't have to use the clutch to shift gears, you love a manual transmission lol

**Crimson600+HP** · 10-31-2013, 12:29 PM

Well, the new C7 manual transmission has a no-lift shift capability. Keep the right foot in and only use the left. That would take some getting used to.

**Grandpa** · 10-31-2013, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Crimson600+HP

Well, the new C7 manual transmission has a no-lift shift capability. Keep the right foot in and only use the left. That would take some getting used to.

Its easy. I've been powershifting Mustangs like that for years. lol

**46Tbird** · 10-31-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Crimson600+HP

Well, the new C7 manual transmission has a no-lift shift capability. Keep the right foot in and only use the left. That would take some getting used to.

You mean just like every Fox body ever made? Impressive!

Works okay on an MT82, too...

**kdanner** · 10-31-2013, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by BERT

So as long as you don't have to use the clutch to shift gears, you love a manual transmission lol

Not at all, in fact I've never driven one with split sliders, only clutch assisted ones. I do think the clutchless would be even better though.

**BERT** · 10-31-2013, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by kdanner

Not at all, in fact I've never driven one with split sliders, only clutch assisted ones. I do think the clutchless would be even better though.

So what's so bad about a Tremec? I've used a 3550 and a TKO before and they seemed to work just fine. Of course, I say that never having used a G-Force or Liberty tranny.

**kdanner** · 10-31-2013, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by BERT

So what's so bad about a Tremec? I've used a 3550 and a TKO before and they seemed to work just fine. Of course, I say that never having used a G-Force or Liberty tranny.

Ever try to shift a tremec at high RPM? You can fix it, then you've spent more than a jerico would be to begin with and you still have a weaker trans. Still can't get an inline shifter for it either.

**BERT** · 10-31-2013, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by kdanner

Ever try to shift a tremec at high RPM? You can fix it, then you've spent more than a jerico would be to begin with and you still have a weaker trans. Still can't get an inline shifter for it either.

I guess not. Mine was in an '89 and usually didn't get above 5500 lol