This is a tough question Drew. How fast do you plan on making your car? Do you plan on keeping it streetable? If so you may want to convert to a T5 for the joy of shifting. I personally LOVE being at a light and getting the old "LIGHT EM UP" comments and being able to take off in 2nd to get the tires smoking for them
But if you plan on racing a lot the AOD will be more consistant. Proven yesterday as you were the most constant racer out there and you were being very scientific about your times and numbers which I thought was really cool. I personally would keep the AOD and make it fly!
I can't really suggest anything on the gears man since I haven't been there. How many RPM is your engine running at 65mph? Mine is upwards of 2500rpm or so which makes for a not so fun trip from Indy to Terre Haute. It sounds like the engine is racing a bit too high to me.
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Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph
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