thumper cam with manual trans

[Iburyyou]

I'm buying a 502 this weekend and it has a mutha thumper cam. It dynoed at 575 hp. Rearend is a 4.11. It's going in a 67 camaro. Will the thumper cam make it difficult to drive with a manual trans? The guy I'm buying it from said I would definitely want an auto trans.

[Mark68]

Hello Russ,

I have a 68 RS/SS Camaro with a 350 small block that has a Comp Cams Thumper in it. I also have the Muncie M21 4 speed trans. It can be a little difficult to drive at first but after you get used to it, there should be no problem. The one trick that I found is to keep the rpm's up when starting out in first or it's likely to stall on you. I love mine and don't have any problem now that I'm used to it. An auto would be easier to live with but I love to bang through the gears and hear that engine roar!! Hope this helps.

Mark

[Iburyyou]

yes that helps, thanks. I couldn't stand the idea of having to have an auto

[gmjj13]

i have the big mutha thumpr in my 496 backed by a T56 with a 3.90 rear. not a problem with a manual. actually a lot of fun.

[Jim Nilsen]

That guy must be a wuss. Automatic lol. hard to shift lol.

[Flash68]

What are the cam specs? I have a monster solid roller and a M-21 and I could not do an auto trans. No bueno.

[2blownstangs]

sounds like a beast no doubt, go with the manual bro!

[1badchevelle]

Plus they sound bad a#$....