Which transmission handles boost better? A/T or M/T?

Charan · 12-03-2017, 09:22 AM

Want to get a Z, I was planning on doing at most 550HP to the wheels. I heard the M/T handles boost much better than the A/T, but at the same time I've never driven a M/T and I'm kinda worried since I heard the clutch has a weird biting point. Also the CSC failure. I've had a few motorcycles though, and I know how the whole clutch/gearing thing works.

Any thoughts as to what I should go with?

Chuck33079 · 12-03-2017, 09:31 AM

MT, or plan another $4-6k for beefing up the 7AT. All the MT needs to handle the power is a new clutch and CSC. The AT needs to be rebuilt to handle the power.

Jayhovah · 12-03-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

MT, or plan another $4-6k for beefing up the 7AT. All the MT needs to handle the power is a new clutch and CSC. The AT needs to be rebuilt to handle the power.

That's pretty much everything you need to know right there.

Elmo370z · 12-03-2017, 12:10 PM

He probably won’t listen

Rusty · 12-03-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

MT, or plan another $4-6k for beefing up the 7AT. All the MT needs to handle the power is a new clutch and CSC. The AT needs to be rebuilt to handle the power.

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

That's pretty much everything you need to know right there.

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

He probably won’t listen

Charan · 12-03-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

He probably won’t listen

I'll listen, I'm just scared of the manual because of what I've heard. Do you think it'd be hard for me to get a hang of? I've never driven a manual before so I'm kind of scared since its new to me.

Jayhovah · 12-03-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Charan

I'll listen, I'm just scared of the manual because of what I've heard. Do you think it'd be hard for me to get a hang of? I've never driven a manual before so I'm kind of scared since its new to me.

If you're ready to boost then driving a MT Z shouldn't bother you.... After driving it for a week you'll wonder why you were so worried in the first place. Also, RJM sells an adjustable clutch pedal assembly that makes the car much easier to drive... You may want it when you get a clutch capable of boost.

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jchammond · 12-03-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Charan

I'll listen, I'm just scared of the manual because of what I've heard. Do you think it'd be hard for me to get a hang of? I've never driven a manual before so I'm kind of scared since its new to me.

Spend the Xtra $ and go A/T,,, I’m only a tad over 300whp & can drift through 3rd w/345’s on the back.
You’ll need both hands on the wheel -not being used to a stick.

Charan · 12-03-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

If you're ready to boost then driving a MT Z shouldn't bother you.... After driving it for a week you'll wonder why you were so worried in the first place. Also, RJM sells an adjustable clutch pedal assembly that makes the car much easier to drive... You may want it when you get a clutch capable of boost.

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I guess. I got used to the idea of clutching and shifting on a motorcycle pretty fast. I know a car is different but in theory its the same thing going on.

Jayhovah · 12-03-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Charan

I guess. I got used to the idea of clutching and shifting on a motorcycle pretty fast. I know a car is different but in theory its the same thing going on.

If you can ride then you will have no problems learning stick. Only thing you might want to do is learn to drive stick and practice a little before making your investment just to make sure you actually like driving stick. For me personally, I learned to drive stick when I was 17 and never owned an automatic car again. To this day, driving an AT frustrates me as it never seems to behave the way I want it to.

SouthArk370Z · 12-03-2017, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Charan

I'll listen, I'm just scared of the manual because of what I've heard. Do you think it'd be hard for me to get a hang of? I've never driven a manual before so I'm kind of scared since its new to me.

If you've never driven a MT, then it doesn't matter what you learn on. A few minutes to get the basics; a few days to smooth it out; a few weeks to get good at it.

I suppose there are a few people that don't have the ability to drive a stick but most people pick it up quickly. Get a friend with a manual to let you try it - if you can't make a smooth start after 10 minutes, you may be one of the few.

jchammond · 12-03-2017, 06:59 PM

I intentionally don't have that 3rd pedal,
at 6'6",,, gives me plenty of legroom & when you learn the 7A/T...it's a manumatic & shifts like a dream!
Just keep fluid clean; i'm over 90k & rolling well.

370Stealth · 12-04-2017, 11:52 AM

I have a rebuild trans from level10, AAM competition TT setup, loving it.

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Stealth

I have a rebuild trans from level10, AAM competition TT setup, loving it.

Glad to hear it's running well. What were the final numbers?

AlWakRa · 12-04-2017, 03:12 PM

The 370z was my first MT car since getting my driving license (learned to drive on MT), anyway, now I have the idea of getting a Manual DD, got possessed by manual transmissions

It is your call, if you wanted to drive a manual, you will learn it quickly, if you aren't, you will get bored of it.

Of course, it will need less hassle and money to make it more capable of holding out boost.

12-03-2017, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charan Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chad Posts: 13 Drives: . Rep Power: 8	Which transmission handles boost better? A/T or M/T? Want to get a Z, I was planning on doing at most 550HP to the wheels. I heard the M/T handles boost much better than the A/T, but at the same time I've never driven a M/T and I'm kinda worried since I heard the clutch has a weird biting point. Also the CSC failure. I've had a few motorcycles though, and I know how the whole clutch/gearing thing works. Any thoughts as to what I should go with?

12-03-2017, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	MT, or plan another $4-6k for beefing up the 7AT. All the MT needs to handle the power is a new clutch and CSC. The AT needs to be rebuilt to handle the power. Jayhovah and jchammond like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I intentionally don't have that 3rd pedal, at 6'6",,, gives me plenty of legroom & when you learn the 7A/T...it's a manumatic & shifts like a dream! Just keep fluid clean; i'm over 90k & rolling well. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	The 370z was my first MT car since getting my driving license (learned to drive on MT), anyway, now I have the idea of getting a Manual DD, got possessed by manual transmissions It is your call, if you wanted to drive a manual, you will learn it quickly, if you aren't, you will get bored of it. Of course, it will need less hassle and money to make it more capable of holding out boost. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

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