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      Aug 2006
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      Hampton Roads, VA
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      Difference in RWHP between manual and automatic?

      I know a manual transmission frees up power over an automatic transmission--but how much, percentage wise? For example, going from a TH350 auto with a 2500 stall converter to a manual TKO-600 5-speed, as I did with my car. I know the best way to tell would be run it on a chassis dyno with both setups, but since I never had the chance to dyno the car before the swap, I can't do that.

      Also, is rearend gear ratio a big factor in rear wheel hp? Say, if you swapped from 3:08's to 4:11's.

      I am sure there are other variables, like autos with lockup converters that would change the results, but I am just looking for a general estimation.

      (I am sure this has been discussed here before, but I couldn't find it with a search.)

      1980 Pontiac Trans Am, Chevy Big Block 468, TKO 600 Trans, Hotchkis TVS, Bilsteins, Eaton/Motive 3:73's, 18" Coddington Junkyard Dogs, Nitto NT555 rubber, Autometers http://www.fquick.com/Bandit
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