No Automatics are not just as fast as 6 speeds. My car was automatic and i converted it to 6 speed because of its long gears and slower acceleration speed. I see this thread has been a good one. Anyways, its all in competition and no hard feelings torwards anyone involved. Everyone knows what they have and where their cars dominate and if there is any doubt, there is a track and there is a highway...drag your shit out and lets race! See you guys around.