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[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Vinnie78

I was thinking about going from a AOD to a C4 and taking the 5 speed manual out . Because it's a turbo car it should launch better of the convertor when it's making boost . I could be all wrong . It must be hard on the clutch to make boost against the brakes . Is anyone doing that ?

Sorry, I misread your original question.
Yes, you can build SOME boost while on the two step with a stick shift turbo car.

[ALMACK]

The great thing with the automatic is the ability to load the engine up at the line.

I have tried both loading my turbo 4 cyl. against the convertor ( without pushing thru the beams) and also just footbraking up to the point of pushing thru the brakes with zero boost.

There is a world of difference on the feel at launch between the two.

[Vinnie78]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

The great thing with the automatic is the ability to load the engine up at the line.

I have tried both loading my turbo 4 cyl. against the convertor ( without pushing thru the beams) and also just footbraking up to the point of pushing thru the brakes with zero boost.

There is a world of difference on the feel at launch between the two.

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Thanks for the feedback .i think I'm going to look for a automatic car .it will save time and money . The fun for me is building the car .