A833 4-Speed on a 4-500hp 440: 18 or 23 Spline Necessary?

The statement 23 spline
the picture 18 spline

My experience - I have a 23 spline 4-500hp drag car and have never had a problem. An 18 spline is no guarantee--
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C'mon... NOW who's the one sending mixed messages? lol