[Shotimes] OT: Pontiac GTO

[Carl Prochilo]

Thank you.  I was hunting around on message boards to see if I could
locate any info on it but hadn't as of yet.

First for those that don't know, GM designed two 6-speed transmissions
just for this class of engine, which is the 6.0L LS2.  My confusion
here is that I've always believed that true HP at the wheels is better
with a manual due the higher losses of the torque converter in
automatic transmissions (SMGs excluded).

The Tremec shifter is taking some of the blame, but apparently there a
fix for that in terms of a replacement shifter.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Thu, September 22, 2005 22:24, clift@chartertn.net said:
> Indeed and it caused much speculation on the GTO boards.  However,
> like most manufacturers' claims reality has shown different and it is
> more likely an attempt to get the automatics tell sell better (IMO).
> The times I have seen reveal the autos are lucky to hit low 13s,
> whereas the manuals are hitting high 12s stock.  I think the manuals
> would be even quicker if the shifter travel wasn't comparable to that
> on a Uhaul trailer, lol.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] OT: Pontiac GTO
>
> The brochure for this car states that the automatic version is 1/10th
> quicker than its manual counterpart.  I find this to be an anomoly.
> Does this make sense and can anyone explain it?
> --
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
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