Which would you rather have (440 auto or 383 four speed)

[Ghoste]

This is really a spin off from another thread but the answer interests me.

All else being equal, with a 2nd gen Charger would your prefer a 383 four speed car or an RT 440 with an automatic.

[Troy]

A 318 car to make into whatever I want? I tend to want to preserve the rare cars so I drive my base models a whole lot more.

I've had a 440 R/T and currently have a 440 4-speed R/T but never owned a 383 4-speed so I suppose that's my answer. I think I'd like driving a 383 4-speed though. Unlike "the good ol' days" the insurance isn't much of a factor. Price may be.

Troy

[charger_fan_4ever]

R/T Auto would be my choice. If it was a non r/t car like Troy said build it like you want it. Stroker, 5 speed ect.

[Dans 68]

I thought either you or Bull would start this thread.  

Put me in the 383 4-speed column.    You can still get into a lot of trouble with the go pedal with a 383....  

Dan

[Ghoste]

Wow, I am surprised by the results so far.  Eating a lot of crow here Bull.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

440 4speed But a 383 4 speed will do That is just more fun then a automatic

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Wow, I am surprised by the results so far.  Eating a lot of crow here Bull.

Me too... for  me it was 440 Auto by a landslide!   

[resq302]

The auto would be nice but you just can't pass up a muscle car that has a stick instead of a girly-matic!   

[moparstuart]

  People treat 383's like they are the plague but mine has been rock solid industructible !!!  I know no replacement for displacement and all that .  Well I can not say i have such great luck with my 440's  .   Wow and who doesnt love a manuals  .          

[68neverlate]

Agreed... the stick is a lot more fun and you're not giving away all that much on usable street-driving power.  Go further on a tank too...      

[Ghoste]

I guess I'm just a snob then.  I prefer the extra cachet of the RT.

[gtx6970]

The auto would be nice but you just can't pass up a muscle car that has a stick instead of a girly-matic!   

I could.
I have no interest in a 4 spd car

[resq302]

If you really wanted the stuff that an R/T offered, you could have gotten them individually and installed.  Hell, my 69 charger 383 4 bbl 4 spd has a console, tic toc tach and factory power disc brakes!  It even had the hemi leaf springs when I got the car.  If you are that worried about handling and power, its all easy bolt on stuff.  Plus there are even some nice builds that you can do to the 383. Just ask Ron!  

[moparstuart]

The auto would be nice but you just can't pass up a muscle car that has a stick instead of a girly-matic!   

I could.
I have no interest in a 4 spd car

that no way to sell boots   

[resq302]

The auto would be nice but you just can't pass up a muscle car that has a stick instead of a girly-matic!   

I could.
I have no interest in a 4 spd car

The only time I could agree with you Bill is when I am stuck in traffic and that clutch pedal gets tiring really fast!

[moparstuart]

If you really wanted the stuff that an R/T offered, you could have gotten them individually and installed.  Hell, my 69 charger 383 4 bbl 4 spd has a console, tic toc tach and factory power disc brakes!  It even had the hemi leaf springs when I got the car.  If you are that worried about handling and power, its all easy bolt on stuff.  Plus there are even some nice builds that you can do to the 383. Just ask Ron!  

mine is a mild build but its a bad ass little motor

[Ghoste]

If you really wanted the stuff that an R/T offered, you could have gotten them individually and installed.  

Other than the 57 extra cubes and the "S" in the second spot on the VIN.  

[tan top]

voted 440 R/T
 440 Auto !! every time    & effortless  crusing with my 2:94  gears    

having said that would love to own a  XP  383 four speed    , idealy  matching numbers , but  if not , just build up a 400ci stroker motor & make it look like a stock 383  

if had a 69  318 charger  , none matching  , cool would build a DMCL charger or a C500  Grandnational clone  # 71 or  #3      ok i'm getting a bit carried away & going off track  

for 98 % of driving a auto is the way to go , the 2% stick  is sunday  morning hell raising  & stuff  ,
even went with that thinking with a daily , after having a manual trans cars for close on 10 years  , swapped to an auto for 12 years  , would never go back stuck in traffic  with a manual trans is soo anoying !! 
  having said that went back to a manual trans daily driver a year ago !!  because the cost of gas 

[resq302]

Or you could buy mine and play around with it!  Granted, mine is not a #s matching car but everything is period correct.   

[XS29LA47V21]

The auto would be nice but you just can't pass up a muscle car that has a stick instead of a girly-matic!   

I could.
I have no interest in a 4 spd car

that no way to sell boots   

Go ahead Stu laugh......    reluctantly mid life here and X number of 4spd over the yrs and two remaining in hand........ I am done, no more..  I intend on heading into old age hammering on autos, so embarrassing really.  

[westcoastdodge]

440 auto for me just what ive got

[mauve66]

440 auto for the torque and high speed cruising
383 stick for the fun factor
why can't we get the best of both worlds.......... June Cleaver for meals and house keeping and Angelina Jolie for......................

[Cooter]

440+4speed. Best of both worlds. 383 has less crank than a 350 chevy.

[Dans 68]

440+4speed. Best of both worlds. 383 has less crank than a 350 chevy.

Not an option, youngster.    A 383 with a 4-speed  or  a 440 auto. 

Dan

[squeakfinder]

   383 4 speed. Why? Well, the 383 would be easier to swap out for the 440 than an automatic for a 4 speed.