I have recently purchased my first car with a reverse pattern valve body. I bought it like this, the previous owner installed it shortly before i bought it. it is a street car, and I intend to continue to drive it 90% of time on the street. I don't mind the manual shifting while driving it, but my main concern/questions are: Should I only down shift when I have come to a stop? Or can I down shift it manually?(like a kick-down in a normal auto). Also if I do a burnout, should I do that any different? I remember someone tell me long time ago, if u have a manual valve body, do a burnout in 2nd gear. If not, he said I could blow up the planetary gears. I wanted to ask you guys for sure, before I start trying to figure it out on my own. thanks for any help! The car is a 72' 340 Demon 727 8 3/4 sure grip 3:55