Low band apply or not?

Years ago I had a forward pattern manual valve body in my Charger with no low band apply. Didn't care for it so much on the street for on/off the gas in parking lots,slow traffic,etc.

Now that the 505 is in the Duster and running I am having that old trans freshened/updated and to lose the kickdown linkage I am considering a forward pattern manual valve body again. I like low gear braking in first though it may not be needed as much in the lighter car. I could easily pull off in second with the torque this thing makes without the herky/jerky in first and no low band apply.Plus I wouldn't have to buy another valve body. I do have an old TCI (I think) valve body that retains automatic feature but allows full manual control as well.

It is a "street" car but will go to the track for fun.

Pros and cons for either from you guys point of view? Happy to provide any further needed details.