Looking for opinions on automatic vs stick
I'm looking at fords - F350 v10 dually between 1999 and 2005 and am wanting to know which performs better and holds up better, automatic transmissions or 5 speed manual transmissions. I'd appreciate y...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
"stick shift is for real drivers"
Even I am reaching retirement age, I still can operate stick on hills with tip on the brake and toe on gas pedal. Something I was actively using 40 years ago.
Newer automatics do have converter lock on upper 3 gears, but I think my present 2007 5-sp auto locks only on 5th.
Meaning lot of engine energy, specially hauling on lower gears goes into mixing ATF.
Than manual takes 1/10 the service of auto.
Not zure on the Fords...but mine locks on 2-6 gear after some aftermarket love....I think 5 Star tuning offers this for Fords..worth it.
I love rowing my own gears in a sports car...my truck is auto after having a Ford diesel for years with a manual. Won't go back..
