Stall convertor vs. 5 speed swap
A little background about my car.
I have a Galant GTZ 02 8G with 17's.
Eibachs and exhaust sitting in my garage collecting dust. I am going to install them over the winter. Anyway, I was thinking about going for either a Stall convertor and Auto tranny cooler or a 5 speed swap.
To me it seems like traction is a problem with the galant 5 speeds, and any kinda power.
I wouldnt say I'm cheap, but I cant see spending 1000 more dollars for something that is just gonna spin my tires. I could get an insert/LSD, but i can do that for each tranny, so that kinda cancels itself out.
Everyone says that you get more power to the ground with a manual, but from what i read if you get a higher stall torque convertor, you can be just as fast as a MT.
I am on the fence what to do here, the MT swap seems like alot of work + money. When in the end if i can go just as fast with a AT than i will do that.
I have a Eagle Talon TSI 92. Its 5 speed and I loved to drive it. There is no better feeling than a turbo kicking in. It has seen better days tho. motor needs to be re-rung...anyway haha.
1. 5-speed swap 1500.00 aboutish
2. HST convertor 410.00 + whatever a tranny cooler costs (50.00ish i think)
Future plans for the car are cams, apex and then a jet chip and im done. Im not looking for a racecar here, just something with some decent power. I have a feeling that 1 million people are gonna say do the tranny swap but be practical here. Is it really worth all that work and money.
I am really on the fence here. Not sure whhhhattt to do. 5 speed swapers I want to here if it was worth it, and if you could do it again would you. I dont think anyone is running a HSTall TC on a galant, so if I get one I'll get her dynoed for ya'll.
I'll get some pic of my cars up then. So you guys can see what im working with here.
I cant make decisions myself. I have read every single post I can find on the 5speed swap, and the High stall torque convertor. I have spoken with relzo, and he seems to know his shit.
Tell me something I dont know, pleasse.