I havn't seen such a debate since the chevell forum thing last month. But I do have a scarab car that I'm in the process or converting to JTR specs. The reason I'm changing is three fold. 1. my z currently has a t350 transmission and driving it on the fwy gets alittle buzzy @65mph ,tachs at 3800 rpm. So i got a t56 for the overdrive.2.reducing the rpm will help my engine live a little longer and not heat up ,as easily. 3. the scarab position wouldn't let me mount that long trany in the tunnel, so that the shifter ends up in the stock location.handling isn't too bad, but the steering is heavy, Thats why I have a 15" sparco ralley steering wheel.Thats why I'm switching.Just my 3 cents.Oh by the way OMAR my e-mail service wasn't working right. I think I fixed it, I check tonite. See ya.