Originally Posted by yellowbastard

Automatics aren't so bad on V8 domestics. It's not like a 4cyl where you'll need to redline every gear.

Originally Posted by redgoober4life

Debatable. I personally have always hated Ford automatics. If this were GM we were talking about, then it would be another story.

Originally Posted by Nightshade

Not debateable at all really its just plain fact regardless if it is GM or Ford their autos used in their cars far outweigh their manuals in performance.

True the manual is more fun to drive because of the control factor but performance wise, if you drop a shift kit in and a new torque convertor you are going to eat a manual for lunch 9 times out of 10.