Requirements for a good stick shift car

K Stubbs · 11-07-2010, 05:55 PM

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

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.

11-07-2010, 05:55 PM	#1
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	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.

11-07-2010, 09:58 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,996 Likes: 1,304 Liked 1,443 Times in 302 Posts	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. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK