>
> In a message dated 97-06-05 11:58:52 EDT, you write:
>
> << I think you got it right - the V8 and the stick is what's hard
> to find. All of the V8's I looked at had autos. It's probably
> easier to find a V6 and 5-spd. >>
>
> Side comment..
>
> Went to the drags last night and talked my friend with a 97 Ram 4 X 4 SB 360
> 3.92 with auto into going up. He has had the truck for about 6 months and
> wants to get rid of it, first auto and wants the 5 spped back. I ended up
> running 2nd in the bracket race 2nd to him. He was proud as hell he said "
> Iv'e been drag racing for years on and off and this is my first trophy, I
> can't believe it" Why did you run so well he said "Consistency". I said and
> you want to go back to a 5 speed? Good point he said but I still like 5
> speeds because I get bored with nothing to do but this is my first auto and
> here's the trophy. Just a matter of preference but drag racing it is pretty
> tough to consistently beat and Auto..
>
> Bill
>
>
Good point, you don't have to worry about late/missed shifts with an auto,
keep the pedal to the metal and it'll get you on down the road, I love
'em.
Bruce
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