an automatic setup for a 9sec car isnt going to be very driveable, i think he said that he wants to drive it on the street.
check out this video
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http://www.yerot.com/~aweil/andrewvsalp.WMV
this is a 348 with a ys trim w/only 15psi
im sure it would be faster with an auto......but whats the fun in that?