No offense taken. I pretty much built this entire car. I knew what my intentions were and that was to beat the snot out of it and burn the tires off every time I drive it. It started life as a slant 6 car so it isn't worth much value wise so I have no problem beating the hell out of it. Only time I use 1st is starting from a dead stop, it likes going from reverse straight to 2nd. Tried 3rd a few times but it needs more power for that. Only thing I have had to replace so far is the rear differential because it was a cone style and finally gave up. Burn 'em if you got 'em.