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Originally Posted by Poodles
Porsche isn't a good comparison for that as with their variable technology it would be a moot point. The 911 doesn't come in stick anymore anyway as well. It's also ignoring that they use dual clutch gearboxes which have lower losses than a conventional auto and can shift faster than you can blink. Even if boost didn't drop on shifts with a stick, you'd still lose.
But yes, on an old school journal bearing turbo with a normal conventional auto and stick, the auto will usually win so long as the drivetrain loss isn't excessive.
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Just for shits and giggles, lets take it to an extreme.
All the truly ridiculous Supras are automatic... for good reason
Old school torque converter, old school turbo, and all.
My example was really geared toward older Turbos, but yes, you are correct.