As almost with anything else when it comes to our hobby, I think it is a preference. I have had them all in my Chevelle in this order TH400, 700R4, TKO 600 and now the T56 Magnum (undriven). At first, I was really hesitant to convert to manual in my Chevelle with it being a larger car than, let's say a Camaro or Mustang. People were telling me "Don't do it." I was starting to believe it and thinking I wouldn't have fun with the car. But, when I finally went to the TKO 600, that was the most fun I'd ever had driving the car and it was behind a 650 hp 509 BBC. So, I would consider that a built engine. Dropping down to 4th or 5th gear, shifiting gears on the highway, taking off at a red light in 1st gear after riding 1st all the way out before shifting to 2nd is a fun thing to do to me. So, I don't think I will ever have another automatic in my car. I have the 6L80E for my 68 C10 and I'm strongly debating puttin in a T56 Magnum in my truck. I say manual all day, everyday.
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'68 C10 swb
'69 Camaro convertible
'72 Chevelle
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