Keep the auto or do a MT swap?

[phunny]

Okay here's what I have and here's what I'm looking for. 1997 Eagle Talon TSI AWD auto.

HAVE:
Big16G
A/F, Boost, EGT gauges
Hallman Boost Controller
Turbo XS Bov
Palm 105 and pocketlogger cable
Ecu from my 1995 talon donar car(assuming its socketed)

LOOKING FOR:
Solid low 12sec daily driver

My question is, can, and should I, leave the auto transmission? I'd personally rather just leave it but I'd like some input. I also have a decently built motor in my 1995 and I'd like to know if I should swap it or sell it. It's mods are:

eagle rods
wiseco pistons
arp hardware
knife edged crank
balance shaft removed

Again I'd rather sell it and build this one myself(this engine was done by victory performance). I know it's more fun to drive 5speeds but I'd like the consistancy of the auto, and it's easier to take on trips. Thanks for the replies.

 

[erebusknight]

its your choice if its worth the effort. Auto's (funless they may be a lot) can make serious power with kevlar bands, stronger clutches, converter, etc. I figure a manual will hold up fairly well, but not too sure how much power those auto take. it also depends on how the fluid services have been going. You may just have to pull the tranny to get to your goal anyway

Autos are torgue multipliers which helps them run consistently higher 1/4 times then its same body on a manual drivetrain

 

[phunny]

Only thing that concerns me is the lack of autos in the 12sec range. I'm hoping its just because not many people choose to mod them. That sound reasonable?

 

[erebusknight]

could be. I see that all 'go fast' parts for drivetrains are never cheap unless they have 100k miles on them or something. Search for trans shops on the web. My buddy used to work at PA (Performance Automatic) but they did mostly GM and Ford stuff but there has to be something out there. I think the biggest reason why its hard to find these cars running 12s in autos is because a lot of them have probably gone 80k miles without a transmission service then the clutch packs just go

remember - the weakest link in the drivetrain will go first, hence why mustangs with sticky tires blow out carriers, etc.

 

[almostquick]

keep the auto and then take a look at IPT's website.