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**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

**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

**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.

**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...

**Dan12GT** · 11-01-2013, 01:40 PM

I love my manual (mt-82) and wouldn't have it any other way. To me a muscle car MUST come with a manual transmission its just part of the equation when it comes to owning one. I will never own a car with more than 300hp without a manual transmission. That's just my opinion on what I like, and I think most can agree. I have also been driving manuals since I learned to drive so I am a bit bias.

I would only own an auto in my wife's car (Nissan Altima 4cyl.) or if I was a hard core drag racer. I am not a hard core drag racer and never will be so all my muscle cars no matter how heavily modified will be manuals.

The MT-82 is also NOT a racing transmission at any length. A definite slight short coming with Ford when you look at what the motor is capable of but again if you are not heavily modified and don't beat the shit out of it the MT-82 it is perfect for what the car is as it comes from the factory, which ford intended its use for.

If you complain it won't hold hold up to 700hp, 5500rpm launches, or WOT shifting well no SHIT!

**BERT** · 11-01-2013, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Dan12GT

I love my manual (mt-82) and wouldn't have it any other way. To me a muscle car MUST come with a manual transmission its just part of the equation when it comes to owning one. I will never own a car with more than 300hp without a manual transmission. That's just my opinion on what I like, and I think most can agree. I have also been driving manuals since I learned to drive so I am a bit bias.

I would only own an auto in my wife's car (Nissan Altima 4cyl.) or if I was a hard core drag racer. I am not a hard core drag racer and never will be so all my muscle cars no matter how heavily modified will be manuals.

The MT-82 is also NOT a racing transmission at any length. A definite slight short coming with Ford when you look at what the motor is capable of but again if you are not heavily modified and don't beat the shit out of it the MT-82 it is perfect for what the car is as it comes from the factory, which ford intended its use for.

If you complain it won't hold hold up to 700hp, 5500rpm launches, or WOT shifting well no SHIT!

Sounds like the T5 of the 6speeds lol

**Crimson600+HP** · 11-01-2013, 03:40 PM

Right now I get to play the game on how long the stock clutch is going to last with my P1SC on. Each have transmissions have their perks, but unless Ford drops a paddle shifting single/dual clutch automatic that is good (not the rocker switch crap, don't flame about that comment), you won't see me in one.

**GTOphil** · 11-01-2013, 09:12 PM

I've had 5 "performance" cars (not all were muscle cars) and this is the ONLY auto I've had.

I'm happy.

I got tired of buying clutches, traffic and the tediousness of it on a daily basis.

Love the 5.0 (though it needs more power) and am really enjoying this auto. It's a GREAT cruiser- took a summer trip to St. Louis and back and got just over 26 mpg with an extra 500 lbs in it on a stock tune.