**poll** manual trans Chargers, who's owning them? (05/17) 72 cars so far

[CB]

I noticed that more guys are buying/driving/restoring a manual transmission Charger.

Please post what year Charger(s) and why you personally prefer the manual over the automatic.

Thanks a lot!
CB

mine: look below: my '69 factory 4-speed
reason: I like to play with the stick 

[ChgrSteve67]

67 Charger came with a 4 speed.

4 speed with 3.55s was too low so converted to 5 speed.

Had a 440 with auto that I was going to transplant but it went into Uncles Motorhome so 383 got rebuilt and 5 speed got put in.  I think I would prefer to have a 3 speed auto with a gear vender behind it.

Steve

[Foreman72]

well besides the fact that 4spds add to the options list hence the rarity hence the collectiblity

anything thats a manual gives you more control and you feel more like a dude driving it

that being said, i got a 727 in mine and i am totally fine with that...so

to each his own

[Dans 68]

Christian,

You like the manual because it allows you to have complete control over the driving experience. It is (one of the  ) the closest, most exhilarating and sensuous bonds one can experience behind the wheel....

Oh, wait, those are my reasons!    Well, you know mine is a '68, so I have two goals towards the hat trick (only a hemi would make it better  ). Good topic.

Dan

Factory '68 4-speed

[suntech]

Mine is a manual car, with auto in now. The clutch pedal is still in. When done, it will be a manual back in there (6 speed sequential )
The reason i like manual, is like Dan says, I want to have most possible control over the driving experiance, and a pro touring car should be a stick shift IMO. Cant wait to jank the hemi through the gears!!!!! 

[426HemiCharger]

I have a TorqueFlite but the next Charger I will own will get the A-833.  What's up with the A-833 being "hard to shift" or "stiff" heard it alot from vintage literature.

[RTDaddy]

The Daytona clone started life as a 69 R/T 4 speed, and still is.  71 R/T 4 speed, 70 T/A 4 speed.  Why?  I'd rather eat worms than drive an automatic.

"IF YOU'RE UNDER CONTROL, YOU AIN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH."

[WingCharger]

I plan to have a 18 spline A-883 in my Daytona.
I can see when a automatic is good to have though...I just love jamming gears.

[Ghoste]

It's just fun to drive a stick, especially when you nail second really hard and the car starts getting a little sideways.  Or that perfect third gear scratch.  Or the way it sings as you go through the gears.  Or the way it feels when you grab that big ole ball and dump the clutch.
On the other hand, stop and go traffic REALLY sucks.

[Hemidoug]

Both mine are original 4 spd cars.....and both are driven like 4 spd cars!

[SFRT]

69 R/T factory 4 speed.


I can't drive an automatic transmission-never learned.

[72chargerSE]

72 Charger SE, 400magnum, 4 speed here!! (bench seat with factory air, too )

[bull]

<<<<----------- Like it says here, factory 383 and A833 4 speed.

[69*F5*SE]

I wish I had a 4 speed     I wish I had an R/T.   

[A383Wing]

I got a pair of 66 Chargers, both 383's, both factory 4spd cars....staying that way also...the Daytona is running a 727 automatic.....

Bryan

[Sublime/Sixpack]

My Charger came with the four speed and I'm happy about that, but I would still have bought the car had it been an automatic.

There's just something I like about stirring the gears myself, but I enjoy my auto. trans. cars too.

They both have their good points.

[Rolling_Thunder]

Swapped mine from an auto to a 5-speed...    I plan on needing the OD   

[jaak]

Got me one today!!!!!! 73 Charger 360/4-speed   

I feel like a kid at Christmas!

Jason

[Carlwalski]

Mine will be a racing spec built TF727. Chargers are big muscle cars, no ponies and they were built to go straight, you're lying if you think otherwise. If it were an E-Body I would probably go 5-speed (as I already have a TF727 E) and E-Bodies would be better suited to the twisty roads where manual transmissions can't be beaten, no question. B-Body pro touring cars on the other hand would probably be better suited with 3 pedals. But for straight line, high hp applications an automatic is most enthusiasts weapon of choice.

The best ET times, anywhere, any time - constancy. But both have their pros and cons, shucks, if you can, have both! Manuals are more involving and fun, while autos are just as fun (especially manual valve body cars) but don't offer the full in control feeling manuals offer. I don't need a manual to feel like a man though lol (not like some guys). My motto is simple, if it's MoPar and fast - I'll drive and love the bastard.



My 0.02c

[mikesbbody]

Mine will be a racing spec built TF727. Chargers are big muscle cars, no ponies and they were built to go straight, you're lying if you think otherwise. If it were an E-Body I would probably go 5-speed (as I already have a TF727 E) and E-Bodies would be better suited to the twisty roads where manual transmissions can't be beaten, no question. B-Body pro touring cars on the other hand would probably be better suited with 3 pedals. But for straight line, high hp applications an automatic is most enthusiasts weapon of choice.

The best ET times, anywhere, any time - constancy. But both have their pros and cons, shucks, if you can, have both! Manuals are more involving and fun, while autos are just as fun (especially manual valve body cars) but don't offer the full in control feeling manuals offer. I don't need a manual to feel like a man though lol (not like some guys). My motto is simple, if it's MoPar and fast - I'll drive and love the bastard.

Carl and I have been discussing the pro's and con's of Auto's vs manuals for awhile now I have a 727 in my Charger, and for the longest time I wanted a 4 speed, then a 5 speed, but after talking with Carl I am now more than happy wih my Auto. I have also come across that attitude "Real muscle cars are manual" yeah whatever...Yes, I have driven 4 speed Mopars to be honest it didnt live up to the hype. Having said that, each to his own and be happy with what you have. tastes change I happy that's one less thing I need to buy and no, I dont want a GV 

[ChargerSG]

Im restoring my RT/SE and its a 4 speed trackpack stock, so its really gonna be a wow Charger for those fenderplates guys;) That i used to be, but now im on the other side of it

[Long Island RT]

Mine was originally a Auto.  I almost didn't buy it (20 years ago) for that reason.  It was bittersweet when I found out the car was not #'s matching (I was young and naive and asked all the wrong questions).

Haven't driven it yet with the 5 speed, unless dreams count!

[American Muscle]

Manuals are fun and gives a lot more control over the car. With that said, all of my vehicles are automatic. My Charger iss automatic in particular because that was the only one I could find at an incredible price of $4000 in that excellent condition (There aren't too many Chargers for sale in the Tri State area at that price and at that condition). The other reason I don't mind my automatics is probably just out of pure laziness.... I just don't want to deal with it in the busy streets of NYC. Manuals are definitely fun, though. But they're just not for me.

[moparstuart]

69 R/T factory 4 speed.


I can't drive an automatic transmission-never learned.

classic     

[six-tee-nine]

Manual or auto whatever..... I have an 18 spline A833 on the shelf and most of the other goodies to built me a 4 speed car.....

Only extra i'm gonna add is a Gear Vendors overdrive so i can put a 4.10 in the Dana......