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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2002
03:48:47
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 Subject: 5-speed a lot faster than Auto?
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I have driven both the 5-speed and automatic versions of the dakota, and i can't figure out why the auto is so much slower. I know having a 5-speed gives you a little more power, but there is a huge difference between the two. I swear sometimes i could outrun a 3.9 V6 auto with my 2.5 I-4 5-speed.
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FlameRed01
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2002
08:29:43
|  RE: 5-speed a lot faster than Auto?
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thats the biggest load of $hit ive ever heard, i can race stick dakotas same size similar mods and get similar results. it depends on how you drive, you pop the clutch a little in the stick dakota and take off, hold the brake in the auto and hit the gas (pre-load tq converter) it just like popin a clutch, the 3.9 auto and stick dakotas in my opinion are very similar in performance based on racing experience
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Todd W
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8/19/2002
14:02:47
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Except for the whole driveline power loss bit...
I've heard as high as 27% on the autos, and as low as 13% on the sticks. Don't know whats true, but I know the dynos show a difference.
But like you said, it's dependant on the driver. If you preload the auto before launch, it's gonna do just fine! If you just hammer it from a dead stop without preload, your going to get some launch lag.
'00 RC Sport Forest Green, 3.9L, 5-speed 3.55, Hurst Comp-Plus Shifter, Clear-Corners, Speed-Glo gauges, Airaid Intake with relocated IAT, Autolite 3923s, Ported Throttle Body, Borg & Warner Cap/Rotor, Accel Coil, JBA 9mm Wires, JET Stage II, 185 T-stat, Flowmaster 40 w/dual out
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2002
14:05:19
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I guess i just don't know how to get the most power out of an auto, seeing as how i drive a stick i've got that down already
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dakotadrew
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2003
07:09:13
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Yeah i think i gotta stick with my 5 speed buddies on this one...it is faster in my opinion than the autos. Plus...where is the fun? Shifting is the best part! Unless you are stuck in traffic, then its a beotch!
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RED03DAKOTA
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2003
07:18:58
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5SPDS ARE NICE AND ALL BUT IT DOES DEPENDS ON THE DRIVER I HAVE BEATEN A LOT OF PEOPLE DRIVING 5SPDS THAT CANT DRIVE THEM CAUSE THEY CANT SHIFT QUICK ENOUGH.
WHEN I HAD MY NEON I BEAT THE NEW MITSU ECLIPSE GT THAT HAVE THOSE V-6'S CAUSE HE COULD NOT SHIFT QUICK ENOUGH.
IT REALLY DEPENDS ON THE DRIVER
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