Does anyone run an auto DSM?

[Outlaw1]

Anyone? I'm still seriously considering an auto swap for my '90 AWD TSi. With ITP selling 4K rpm stalls for $475 I'm wondering why more people aren't going auto.

[1ViciousGSX]

Yes they do, but 5 speeds are more fun to drive. Although some are finding out that an auto can be just as fast as a 5-speed, if not faster.

[Outlaw1]

Have you seen the auto that ran 10.0 with a stock auto w/restalled converter, stock longblock, GT35R and spray? 1.4 sixty foots.

[TheBlizzard]

Auto are definetly a great choice if doing a all out drag car. There are more and more fast auto DSMs coming out. Many of them in the 10s on stock trannies, with the exception of stalls, shift kits, and end clutches. Yes a 5 speed is more fun to drive on the street however an auto in my opinion is way more reliable when it comes to DSMs. If I were to build a all out drag car DSM I would definetly go auto, either that or a shep dogbox.

So it all depends on how much power you want to make and what you want out of the car.

[TheBlizzard]

Have you seen the auto that ran 10.0 with a stock auto w/restalled converter, stock longblock, GT35R and spray? 1.4 sixty foots.
Yes, I have seen video of that car. Its a daily driver as well with no nitrous I believe.

[Outlaw1]

Personally, I think the cable operated shifters in a DSM is comparable to shifting with a wet noodle. My first manual trans was a Muncie shifted by a Verti-gate, so my opinion is a bit skewed. :D I have a different idea of what a manual shifter should feel like. I still laugh when I see how small the clutch assembly is in a DSM. It's just so damn cute!

[Outlaw1]

I was talking about Lee's GSX.



91 Auto Talon
1.40 60ft
6.37@108mph
10.00@133mph


Gt35r, 272 cams, magnus intake, 3 inch exhaust turn dowm under rear axles, race core intercooler,dsmlink, restalled stock convertor, welded center diff, IPT push button shifter, shift kit. Stock motor, 75 shot for spool, some weight reduction.

[Jana]

I ran my auto gsx, but it takes alot more money I think to make them go faster.

[niterydr]

They can be built very very fast and can be reliable. The automatic transmission is the Ultimate drag trans.

[Outlaw1]

I ran my auto gsx, but it takes alot more money I think to make them go faster.It depends on what you want it to do. A restalled converter is $475, shift kit is around $75. A trans controller can be a DIY thing with a couple of relays or you can pay $500 for an ITP setup. Don't forget a good trans cooler. The car mentioned above has only these trans upgrades.

A manual trans will require at least a good clutch. $350? That's given you have a good hydraulic setup and the trans functions properly. Good luck pulling a 1.4x sixty foot, even on the bottle.