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Old 01-24-2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by aklim
I've learnt how to drive a stick many years ago. Would I buy one today? Not a chance. I went back to auto for all my cars including a vette that makes 410 HP at the wheels. I have had the tranny modified to hold the power and shift hard and fast at WOT or any other point. If I really need to do an autocross or something, I would change to a manual valve body.
Are you in an urban area? I am SO anxious to swap my AOD tranny for a T-5 in the Mustang... after I get the 190E up to snuff, that'll be my next project. I can see how ATX would be nice in more populated areas, but out here I'll take an MTX any day. Personal preference, of course!

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