i was winder what would be better to get in horse power wise. a 318 standard or a 318 automatic?

Answer 1

They should be about the same if it is in a truck the auto will have a heavier tow rating.The automatic Chrysler trans is excellent for drag racing the manual really isn't an advantage just more work.

Answer 2

A good trick to create a swift 318 powered dragster was to get a 904 transmission from a Slant six powered car. The lighter A-904 for a slant six contained a shorter gear ratio for first gear than a v-8 A-904.
This accompanied with a good clutch kit, and manual shifting can easily propel your car.
An A-833 4 speed is excellent but you'd have to go through the gears yourself and prep the motor if it wasn't an automatic V-8. ( 4-speed V-8s have the crankshaft bored to accept the pilot bushing, Plus you'll need to get the pedal setup and clutch, bellhousing, if your 318 car is not standard.)
If you got $$$$ go to Keisler transmissions and get a 5-speed manual or 4 -speed automatic.

Answer 3

Both engines are the same. If you get the standard transmission you get more control over the power band and shifting points. Where an automatic tranny will have preset shift points and less control over when those shifts occur.

Answer 4

The power to the wheels should not change, at least not in a perceptible way. The auto trans is a bit heavier and, depending of your converter, might slip under heavy load. however, shifting can be faster and without hesitation.

Answer 5

Go with the Standard transmission, automatics, are a little slower & controled by the torque converted.

Answer 6

manual gear boxes remove about 11%of the horse power and auto boxes about 13% if in good working order

Answer 7

horsepower the same whatever the tranny ....hmmmm