Full manual valve body, yea or nay?

I love my reverse pattern manual valve body in the Demon. I would shop for one that has first gear band applied. There is no engine braking in first, which for driving isn't an issue to me, but I believe it helps with the overrunning drum issue as because of this, is safer. 2nd gear burnouts make it safe also.

@nwdart Not sure what you disagreed with here. Red X for the above comment. Did you have something to add to this discussion? I don't see where you chimed in.