Should I stop being a pansy and run on the slicks?

I wouldn't go auto. Nothing beats driving a built Mustang with a stick. Plus...that's a big 'ol project. Keep the 5 speed man...and definitely hit up the tracks on slicks.
I've been drag racing my car at the track, on slicks for years now. Launching at 6K on motor...5K on the juice. My T5 was rebuilt about 5 years ago and hasn't given me any problems. I say run the slicks for sure.