How do I make him understand?

[Mach 1]

Im an automatic fan, and while I dont particulary care for the AOD, its what my car uses.

I disagree with all these comparisons saying a stall converter and geared AOD will be even with a 5 speed. I just dont see it happening. I dont see it happening at the track, or on the street. And my car has all the AOD goodies, and is still noticeably lacking in power on a similary equipped 5 speed car. Lots of people say a modded AOD will hang, yet nobody can present any proof or evidence. I stand by my above statements that the AOD will go down with the mods mentioned...this is assuming the 5 speed car has a capable driver.

Im with you, I like no missed shifts and the other advantages an automatic has to offer, which is why I chose to buy a stang with an AOD, but they are slower, even when modded, by quite a bit in my opinion.