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Chris Hill 11-07-2010 11:14 AM

Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Just curious, but what are the requirements for a good stick shift car?

Daran Summerton 11-07-2010 03:56 PM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Ummmm about 300 crisp 100 dollar bills and a motor that peaks at 8200 :) Just kidding, but not far off or else I'd put a 425 hp in my 66 Impala which is stick only. Talk about parts breaker!!!! But it would be FUN!!!! and that's what it is all about right?

Chris Hill 11-07-2010 04:52 PM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
But does a stick car have to be an RPM engine? Don't 428 cobra jets make good stick cars and they don't really fit that mold.

Greg Hill 11-07-2010 04:58 PM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Chris I think my combination would be a great stick car. 71-72 Z28 Camaro. A motor that has pretty good torque but also likes to rpm.

K Stubbs 11-07-2010 05:55 PM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Im about to find out. The LS1 is a great combo, over 500 ft lbs of torque and peak HP at 6700, should be fast.

james schaechter 11-07-2010 09:58 PM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Chris, I really don't think that being an rpm motor is a real requirement with all the gear ratios and the good clutch stuff that exists. However, there are some real fun sounding stuff out there that would be hard to keep in one piece. Some of the big heavy stuff like Daren mentioned and the big block old or Pontiac stuff. Cool, but heavy.

Stick shifts are fun. When it comes to rpm, I would say that the engines can be harder on valve train since they are free revved on the line. That isn't even a major problem if you have good stuff that is kept fresh. You aren't gonna be happy if you short cut the valve train or drive train on a stick car. Unless you like getting towed back to the pits. LOL.

Ed Carpenter 11-08-2010 01:48 AM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hill (Post 220609)
But does a stick car have to be an RPM engine? Don't 428 cobra jets make good stick cars and they don't really fit that mold.


Ask Jeff Colvert or Red LeBlanc

Dinsdale 11-08-2010 02:28 AM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hill (Post 220609)
But does a stick car have to be an RPM engine? Don't 428 cobra jets make good stick cars and they don't really fit that mold.

Popular misconception.. They will go as high as the rods and valve train will stand. I think any car is a good candidate for a stick. Lighter car is just easier on drive line parts.

Dwight Southerland 11-08-2010 10:15 AM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Lotsa carburetor relative to engine size is a good factor to look at. There is no one factor that is the trick. Just about any combination is a good stick car. In fact, all race cars should be stick cars. ;)

junior barns 11-08-2010 10:47 AM

Re: Requirements for a good stick shift car
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland (Post 220757)
Lotsa carburetor relative to engine size is a good factor to look at. There is no one factor that is the trick. Just about any combination is a good stick car. In fact, all race cars should be stick cars. ;)

lotsa carburator?? So lets say a 72 chevelle 454/270 that run a Quadrajet might not be a good combo??


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