Auto vs manual conversion? with power adding modifications

[sleepa]

I will need a new gearbox in the future and am considering converting my car to manual. What are peoples opinions on the manual box compared to the auto? I am not after what people would prefer to drive, just which would be better suited to my needs.

I just got a quote for LPG, $5225.00 so gave up on that waste of money, and am going to instead spend it on mods, such as an OTR cold air intake, exhaust, and a tune, maybe a cam as well. This will obviously increase power a bit so which gearbox would be better for these mods? And will a manual need a Heavy duty clutch to cope?

This car is my daily so I want it to be easy to drive and still want to use it to tow sometimes.

Anyones input?

[sleepa]

Ok, anyones opinion on what they prefer to drive or have experience with either. Are the manuals easy to drive? Or are a pain in the leg?

[Vt_vic]

if your going to tow it regularly than stick with the auto

[sleepa]

Thanks for that. Will the standard auto hold up to these mods alright, or will I need to beef it up a little. Already planning a large transmission cooler.

[Vt_vic]

mines a auto with 317rwhp and its fine over my mate has a l98 conversion in a vx clubby with the stock auto with a 3800 stally and its held up for over a year with 435rwhp

[sleepa]

Awesome, thanks for that. Will probably just get a new auto, or if I get it rebuilt should I get the corvette servos or a shift kit?