help me choose a trans. auto or 5speed?

[ols0051]

I have a problem making up my mind. I have a 88lx I'm going to use as a strip only car. The question is tremec or c4 auto? I will be bracket racing only, as who could afford to go heads up racing these days? I know the c4 would be consistent, but I think I could be almost as consistant with a 5spd. My other 5.0 5spd I can stay kind of consistant. But my lx is going to make much more power.(I hope) so that might play a big factor. Could I get into a good c4 for around 2K$? including the converter? I don't see the difference, because with a rev manual valve body you have to shift the transmission as you would say powershifting.(if that makes any sense.) And which will be less trouble some in the long run. Thanks....