Best choice of car & tuning? Please help...

[The Laplander]

Hi!
I´m a Swedish guy that will finally buy a C5..!
But the question is.... MN6 or A4?

I´ve been driving with stick all my life, because almost nobody here buys an automatic. It´s seen as an slow and gas-guzzin´ option for old guys...
It would be fun to try the A4, but then i will probably be whipped by a BMW M3....
Then i would be the joke of the town until i moved away ....

Do anyone of you know the average 1/4-Time with a STOCK C5 with A4, compared with a STOCK MN6 ?
Any difference in roll-on acceleration? For example 50-80 mph?
(In Europe we have the 3:15 differential for A4, not the 2:73.)

I also would be happy to get some tuning-tips, i´ve planned to buy a Freeflow filter, Yank 2800 converter and a new MAF.
And perhaps.........a Nitrous-kit. Just to get the C5 moving.
Unfortunably i have a limited budget, 1000 -1300 $.

Is it true that it´s possible to buy a Nitrous 100 Hp dry "bolt-on"kit for the C5, and just install and drive...!? Without any further modifications? Does it work?
Seems risky to me?.............Anyone tried it?

Thanks from the COLD and SNOWY Sweden..!

 

[c4c5specialist]

hi there,
quarter for auto, with performance axle, 13.5
standard axle, 13.7
Stick quarter times 13.3
As for what to do, be cautious, as torque converters are tough on a transmission.
I would say manual over auto, if only for a better performing car.
besides, shifting is excellent, and you have more options for rollon gearing.
Let us know how you make out, as a stick is better in most aspects.
Besttoyou, c4c5

 

[singledad_9]

Historically, the standard makes the Vette more valuable.

However, its all a matter of personal choice. I have a 6 and am glad I do. It does provide more control over the car than an automatic.

 

[danl72]

I chose the A4 because of stop and go traffic. I don't like shifting all of the time. If you do not live in a place with a lot of traffic go for the stick. Also if you want better performance.