Original trans vs 4spd
I wholeheartedly agree that a 4 speed is more fun to drive, and if I did not alraedy have a C6 for the 428 im building for my Cougar I'd go that route. But there is no chance whatsoever that a car with a non-correct trans will be worth more than a matching/correct trans car. It may get more in the short term from someone who wants the car that way, but if you own any specialty car such as an Eliminator, GTE etc. it will always be worth more in the long run with the correct original parts. Collectors do not pay big bucks for modified cars down the road unless they are factory race cars or some other special exception. Just ask the guys who are fortunate enough to own a correct Shelby Mustang, GTE, 428 CJ Eliminator, 428 CJ XR7 Convertible, BOSS 302 stang or Cougar...Etc...etc...etc.
Paul G.
69 XR7 Convertible