would it save gas if swap auto to manual?

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Aug 26, 2005 | 02:56 PM

calvinahhh88

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would it save gas if swap auto to manual?

if i change my wrx auto tranny to a manual would it save more gas like a regular stock manaul? or would it still be the same ?

Aug 26, 2005 | 02:57 PM

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Probably a little but it'd probably be cheaper and better to just buy a bike, cost wise.

Sep 1, 2005 | 04:28 PM

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In theory yes, but I will tell you that will the man. tranny (pun intended) you are going to rev it higher and drive, boost it more often and use more gas. Just my two cents

Sep 1, 2005 | 04:36 PM

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yes, if you have the self control to shift early and keep the revs low.

why bother though? the cost of the conversion will be greater than the gas money you might save.