Jerry,
I have absolutely no disagreement with anything you said.
Automatic transmissions are certainly smart and certainly efficient.
For me, it’s a matter of what I enjoy driving. I actually enjoy controlling the shifter and the clutch.
I don’t tell people what to choose. I simply offer information for people who are considering a T5 and want to know the details involved in getting it to work before they start.
As much as I enjoy my current transmission work, it will soon come to an end because the number of T5 transmissions in decent condition is a dwindling number. The TREMEC TKX transmission is becoming the new standard for aftermarket manual transmissions, but at a steep price.
