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Roadshow Bob
 Post subject: Automatic vs. Manual
PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:10 am 
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I am thinking of swapping in an automatic since my wife has back problems that make driving a manual difficult for her. I am concerned with a drop in what little power the stock motor has and with what mpg I can expect as I will be putting a lot of miles on it once I get it back on the road.

So for all you folks that have have driven both let me know what you think....
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:05 am 
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Not sure of the difference, but if you act quick I will help you get the trans out of the truck here in Santa Paula.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:18 am 
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thanks anyways Karl, i got a whole setup lined up.. was just wondering mostly the difference in power.. i know a lot of small cars a real dogs with an auto, but with a stick they aren't too bad
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I haven't driven an auto. LUV, but I know what mean Bob. And I think you will have that very problem if you swap.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:59 pm 
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I have a 76 LUV with an automatic and it is just slow but sure. No snappy pickup there. I get about 21 to 23 mpg city with a stock rebuilt hitachi.
hope that helps :)
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thanks dubba
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Bob Ive got a 76 with auto, not too bad. 20's for mileage and can get up to @80-85 mph. To tell you the truth though, Ive never driven a stock manual luv so I really can't compare....

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doesn't sound so bad...thanks
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