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12-03-2006, 09:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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hey guys. just a quick few questions. i'm rebuilding me 4.0l eb s and it has an auto behind it. i have the engine and auto out and was just wondering if the manual box is better than the auto? and if so how much approx does it cost for a conversion?
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12-03-2006, 10:37 PM
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Probably looking at about $1000-$1200 i think not 100% sure have a look through other threads im sure there was one about this not long ago!!
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12-03-2006, 11:12 PM
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anywhere from $600-1200, and manual is heaps better in an N/A Falcon.
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13-03-2006, 02:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: North Haven, Adelaide
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yep manual is heaps better than auto ive had em both- when my mates came for a ride they all said that it takes off like a commie a few minutes later i was at the lights against a commodore after that experience they were amazed and were yelling in my ear " omg it takes off better than a commie"
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13-03-2006, 03:16 AM
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i managed to take off half a second of my 1/4 mile time just by putting in a manual trans....
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13-03-2006, 08:43 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Lalor Vic
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Changed my sons EB S-Pac from auto to 5 speed manual. Heaps faster and he is as happy as a pig in mud.
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13-03-2006, 10:22 AM
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[EBGLT]
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You can do more with a manual too!! You can hold a manual in gear for slightly a bit longer! Heljas will vouch for this!!
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13-03-2006, 11:25 AM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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A manual is far more enjoyable than an auto. In my opinion, they seem to be better matched to the engine as well. I want a manual!
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13-03-2006, 12:51 PM
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Bring on the lion...
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Go the manual for sure, did mine and picked up 0.6 of a second down the 1/4. Price ranging between 600 and 1200 depending on how much you can do yourself.
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13-03-2006, 02:20 PM
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NOS Induction pssssshhhhh
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If your interested in a manual conversion i have one for sale there is a thread in the for sale section on the fordforums if your interested PM me and we can work sumthing out.
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13-03-2006, 02:42 PM
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MADED.6
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manual is heaps more fun and a bit quicker so i would go manual and well i did lol
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13-03-2006, 03:29 PM
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Location: Beaumont Hills
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Manual is fun, but no doubt a stallie and shift kit would be just as fast and work out around the same price as the conversion..
I have a manual, as much as I love it, im sick of it, would prefer an auto with high stall.. I go through phases, ask me next week and I probably wouldnt consider an auto lol. but manual vs auto with stall, imo theres nothing in it, the auto will be more consistant aswell if not faster than manual, but its not as fun and slammin gears around.. |
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13-03-2006, 03:36 PM
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now with 3.73 lsd
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lol @ hus always the business man
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13-03-2006, 03:38 PM
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cheaper option would be to put a stall in it
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13-03-2006, 08:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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thanks for that. sounds like the manual is the way to go. so which is best for the falcon? i was actually about to get the auto checked out and get a few mods to it and a stall for about 1000. should i stick with that?
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13-03-2006, 08:25 PM
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i got a manual conversion with everything includin an ecu for 500 if your interested... in mildura, not in a rush to get rid of it just sittin in shed... PM me if interested...
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14-03-2006, 01:53 PM
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Location: Geelong, Victoria
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3000 stall, 3.7 diff gears and shift kit is the best way to do it imho
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14-03-2006, 02:00 PM
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Shoot.
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Location: Melbourne
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Go the manual. More fun to drive - especially around the mountains
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14-03-2006, 02:03 PM
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Windsor Man!
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It depends what you want to do with the car. Manuals are fun, autos are better. If you do a lot of higheay k's, I'd probably say the manual. If you do a lot of city k's, I would say the auto. If you are after extreme 1/4 mile times, I would go the auto. If you want to do lots of line lockers, the auto. Realy depends what you wanna do with the car.
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Wife's car - BA XT Wagon - Lowm shiney wheels, dark tint, no bottom half of front bar, faded paint :/ My Car - 93 Diesel Lux - not as fast but more reliable than her falcon! Last edited by big_waity; 14-03-2006 at 02:04 PM. Reason: Chuck Norris can make a woman climax by simply pointing at her and saying "booya". |
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14-03-2006, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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Auto for anything except spirited driving through mountains and stuff. I have a manual car and although it's heaps of fun, its just too tempting to drive the tits off it constantly. My falcon is way faster, but it's an auto, and hooning with a 4speed is not quite as thrilling.
When I jump in my manual liberty I think 'YEA. IM A BOY RACER.' When I jump in my auto falcon I think 'yea. time to cruise somewhere in a swift yet not excessive style'
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14-03-2006, 02:26 PM
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likes falcon's
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Location: Melbourne
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if u want to eat, drink(not alko) and drive , like a few members back in the day then stik with auto. if you want to make your driving more exciting, go for a manual.
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14-03-2006, 04:18 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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 : The worst is talking on the phone  : whilst turning a corner and changing gears..
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14-03-2006, 08:14 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Lalor Vic
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IF your young and got 2 legs go manual. Auto's are for the old and wimps.
I know I was young once. |
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14-03-2006, 08:20 PM
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TL40 Wagon?
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Location: Sydney
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So do you want to go FAST (manual) or SLOW (Auto)
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14-03-2006, 11:41 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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well righto then. i guess the box doesn't really matter, it's what you prefer. but if i was to go the manual what type of box do i get (gotta be able to hold 150/160rwkw) or, i got told that the highest stall you can put in the btr out off an eb is about 2300 to 2500, and if thats the case the cam would only just be in it's power range. so does any one no if ya can get a bigger stall then that? plus i just got the motor balanced with the fly wheel out of the auto so it is starting to look like the auto is going back in but i haven't rebuilt the motor yet.
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14-03-2006, 02:52 PM
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Windsor Man!
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On the subject of eating and driving. As far as I see it, there are 2 options. Option 1: Drive an auto so you can eat your food while it is still hot. Option 2: Drive a manual so you can get home while your food is still hot!
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Wife's car - BA XT Wagon - Lowm shiney wheels, dark tint, no bottom half of front bar, faded paint :/ My Car - 93 Diesel Lux - not as fast but more reliable than her falcon! Last edited by big_waity; 14-03-2006 at 02:53 PM. Reason: Chuck Noris's car is a manual but it changes gears itself out of fear! |
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14-03-2006, 09:58 PM
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off topics...
eat with ur right and drive and change gears with ur left......you need good wheel alignment tho and dont do it in corners...lol on topic..... manuals use more fuel.......wen im in em anyway its just too hard to resist reving it hard...but there still fun. if u have a manual...get a new h/d clutch on the conv.... |
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14-03-2006, 10:10 PM
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15-03-2006, 08:48 AM
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As much as I enjoy driving a manual Falcon, I definitely wouldn't give up my auto.
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15-03-2006, 01:39 PM
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And autos can hold the gears until the motor revs out Snyper. Just not in "D" |
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manual or auto?
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