Manual Transmissions
Many enthusiasts prefer a stick shift. Not only does a manual transmission waste less power than an automatic, but it lets you feel more connected to the car and in control. Their simplicity also means that there is not much the average street enthusiast needs to do to modify the transmission itself. While there are a few times you may want to make internal mods to a transmission to make it more durable or for an all-out race car, complete transmission swaps tend to be more common. Typical reasons to swap transmissions include to make engine swaps simpler, to get a stronger transmission, or to get more speeds. If you have an old three-speed manual from the ’60s, upgrading to a modern five or six speed with overdrive can make ...
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