my Cuda was an auto as well, I could have sourced all of the parts but I dont like or want the factory linkage. I went (or am going) HYD because I have had the factory stuff for years and wanted to try to engineer a system. This car is a road race/AAR clone street car, so I have done a lot of things I didnt have to do, but because I wanted to see if I could. This is the reason for the 4 link rear, EFI 6 pack, etc. Granted, this has coast me lots more than it had to, but it has been a fun road thus far. Still have a long way to go, but I am seeing dividends now. Hopefully I will be able to put the drive train into the car within the next 6 months or so. I really want to have it drivable by this summer, there is a new road course just built nearby and I am itching to take the car onto it. Of course, I can use the Viper but I am excited about the Cuda.