The main reason is I couldn't find one at a reasonable price, and for what my engine is and how I drive, the gearing in the A833 is subpar at best. The other thing is, with the T5, I have four gears to have fun in vs. only three. And then highway cruising on top of that. I've never dyno'd it, but I would hope I have at least 200hp out of it. Long rod 225, 10.25:1 compression, Clifford cam, header, intake with a Holley 390 double pumper. The head is stock, but I have another that I'm building for it. As it was with the three speed, the car was in the 14s in the 1/4 mile.
That looks like a very nice piece. But I don't think my wallet thinks the same way. I drive this car every day; it is my only vehicle and sees up to 100 miles per day on average. I've gotten adjusted to how it is, but I would like to get the seat notched around the shifter. Seat needs some new springs anyway, might as well have that done while it's at the shop. Only problem being I need another car first.