thanks! i went with auto because my original tranny is auto. when i bought the car back in 98, my parents didnt want me racing (who's parents do?) so i compromised and got automatic. it sucks a fat one but oh well. i wanted to do a tranny swap when i got the new engine, but i simply couldnt afford the extra money right now. my friend said he'll do the tranny swap for me this summer. hahahha