85GT Auto or Manual 3800SC?

[TurboTec]

Bought a 2002 GTP and im debating a Manual vs Auto in my 85 GT. For those that have done the Manual to Auto swap please chime in. I've done the research of what it takes going either way just looking for opinions.

The car is a pile and looks like a pack of dogs lived in it. The motor and trans run really well and that's all I want... Got the car for $200 so I cant complain. Was able to drive it for a while and used my HPT VCM Scanner on it and it looks ok and shows no codes.

I think the Muncie would be fun but I know it would be faster on the street with the 4T65E-HD.

[Shaun41178(2)]

Tough call. If you're more of a 0-70 stoplight racer go auto. If you want it to pull past 80mph go manual.

[jelly2m81]

Depends on what you want to do with the car. For me, I wanted to be able to drive around and enjoy that car and make some hard rips now and again, so I went with the Auto. My car was originally an auto so there is that, but I could have easily put a manual in it.

[Jalisurr]

I'd be hard pressed to pick an old torque converter auto over a manual for any purpose other than daily traffic commuter or dedicated drag race car, personally. For a car that's intended to be fun to drive, the 3rd pedal just gives so much more connection to the vehicle.

[ericjon262]

I swapped my 85 from auto to manual, but as others have said, it's all about what you want from the car.

[Emc209i]

Manual.