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Shipey @ Apr 24th 2008 11:27AM
@Oak
Agreed.
Besides, there are two other factors:
1. 4 speeds is plenty with that much power. Otherwise, you'd be struggling to shift it fast enough to keep up. Plus, it's more period-correct. (At least in the number of gears... remember this is essentially a paddle-shifted 4-speed manual, not a 4-speed auto, even though it's based on an auto trans.)
2. Autos with 5, 6 and 7 speeds are relatively new developments and would have needed a custom bellhousing to make them work, which takes a lot of engineering. The GM-based 4 speed needed that too, but because of it's popularity, the adapter kit is readily available and the trans is known to take the abuse. All that was left to do was develop the paddle shift system.