I plan on using it if it works for my purposes. I don't want to spend a lot for a different one yet, and I have no reason to believe that this one is deficient yet. I just like to know what I have, I guess. I've ID'd my rear end ratios and engine, and am just trying to put together the rest of the pieces. It may help characterize how the truck should perform before I put it on the road.
I could potentially live without synchro gears, and I like the idea of a wider gear spread. My old sm465 really only had 3 usable gears in most situations. Unfortunately my wife's car broke down yesterday, so I may not get to play with the truck anytime soon.